China, US enhance trust in military ties |
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| Chinese President Hu Jintao met with visiting U.S. Secretary of Defense1 Robert Gates (L) in Beijing on Nov. 6, 2007. |
| Nov.7 - United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates left Beijing Tuesday, after meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao, concluding his three-day official visit to China aimed at enhancing understanding and trust in China-U.S. military ties.
Hu called on the two countries to strengthen dialogue and expand cooperation in the spirit of mutual2 respect, equality, reciprocity and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Gates said the military-to-military relations between the two countries had made positive progress and were facing opportunities for further development, adding he hoped the armed forces of the two countries could strengthen dialogue, enhance mutual trust and promote the development of military-to-military relations.
Talks between Gates and his Chinese counterpart Cao Gangchuan on Monday "reached broad consensus3".
"Mr. Cao and I discussed ways to build on positive momentum4 in our defense relations and how to use the interactions to improve communications and reduce the risk of misunderstanding," Gates said when meeting press with Cao after their talks.
"Progress in our defense exchanges will largely depend on the choices we make. I look forward to working with the Minister of Defense and other Chinese leaders to continue building mutual trust and confidence between our two countries," he said.
Defense Minister Cao hailed Gates' visit as "an important event in the exchanges of our two armed forces", adding he and Gates fully5 exchanged views on the international and regional situation and the general plan of future exchanges and cooperation, and reached broad consensus.
"Our talks were pragmatic, frank and fruitful. I believe Gates' visit will further promote mutual understanding between the two sides and enhance friendly exchanges and cooperation", said Cao.
A major consensus was the opening of a direct telephone link between the Chinese Defense Ministry6 and the U.S. Department of Defense, the first of its kind between China and another country at the defense ministry level.
Discussions on setting up the military hotline have continued since President Hu and U.S. President George W. Bush agreed to advance bilateral7 military relations during their meeting in April 2006.
The hotline is aimed at providing instant contact between Chinese and U.S. defense and military leaders on major issues of common concern, especially in emergencies, Chinese Defense Ministry officials said.
The officials said relevant professional departments of China and the U.S. had started consultation8 on technical issues regarding the opening of the hotline, and the two sides hoped to sign an agreement on the establishment of the hotline as soon as possible.
Experts believed the hotline will help enhance mutual trust and promote the development of China-U.S. military-to-military relations.
"The hotline can play an important role in the bilateral coordination9 of policies and avoiding misunderstanding," said Professor Zhu Feng, of Peking University.
The Taiwan issue was another major topic in meetings between Chinese leaders and Gates.
President Hu briefed Gates on China's stance on the Taiwan issue, saying the two sides should "properly handle the sensitive issues in bilateral relations".
Defense Minister Cao called on the United States to fulfill10 its commitments substantially, cease official and military contacts with the Taiwan authorities, stop selling weapons to Taiwan, and take concrete action to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
He warned that if Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian dared to make major moves towards "Taiwan independence", China would take resolute11 action and firmly safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial12 integrity at all costs.
Gates said the U.S. government would not change its adherence13 to the one-China policy and the three U.S.-China joint14 communiques.
Cao and Gates also agreed to strengthen exchanges between military academies, young officers, and cooperation on finding Americans who disappeared during the Korean War.
Gates is the highest ranking U.S. military official to visit China since his predecessor15 Donald Rumsfeld visited. It was Gates' first visit to China since he was appointed Secretary of Defense in December 2006.
Gates is believed to differ from Rumsfeld on policies towards China. "Gates does not see China's military power as a threat, and he has been promoting defense and military exchanges between China and the U.S. since he assumed power. He pursues the policy of contact and dialogue," said Professor Zhu.
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defense
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| n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩 |
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- The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
- The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
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mutual
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| adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的 |
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- We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
- Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。
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consensus
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| n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识 |
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- Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
- What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？
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momentum
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| n.动力，冲力，势头；动量 |
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- We exploit the energy and momentum conservation laws in this way.我们就是这样利用能量和动量守恒定律的。
- The law of momentum conservation could supplant Newton's third law.动量守恒定律可以取代牛顿第三定律。
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fully
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| adv.完全地，全部地，彻底地；充分地 |
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- The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气，然后全部呼出。
- They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。
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ministry
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| n.(政府的)部；牧师 |
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- They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
- We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。
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bilateral
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| adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的 |
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- They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
- There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。
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consultation
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| n.咨询；商量；商议；会议 |
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- The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.该公司允诺就其扩展计划广泛征求意见。
- The scheme was developed in close consultation with the local community.该计划是在同当地社区密切磋商中逐渐形成的。
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coordination
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| n.协调，协作 |
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- Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
- The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。
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| vt.履行，实现，完成；满足，使满意 |
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- If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了，你就要履行你的诺言。
- This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。
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resolute
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| adj.坚决的，果敢的 |
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- He was resolute in carrying out his plan.他坚决地实行他的计划。
- The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.埃及人对侵略者作出坚决的反抗。
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territorial
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| adj.领土的，领地的 |
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- The country is fighting to preserve its territorial integrity.该国在为保持领土的完整而进行斗争。
- They were not allowed to fish in our territorial waters.不允许他们在我国领海捕鱼。
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adherence
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| n.信奉，依附，坚持，固着 |
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- He was well known for his adherence to the rules.他因遵循这些规定而出名。
- The teacher demanded adherence to the rules.老师要求学生们遵守纪律。
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joint
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| adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合 |
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- I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
- We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。
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predecessor
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| n.前辈，前任 |
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- It will share the fate of its predecessor.它将遭受与前者同样的命运。
- The new ambassador is more mature than his predecessor.新大使比他的前任更成熟一些。
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