"China's Firm Stance on Taiwan: Military Warns US Against Compromise"

Chinese military officials emphasized to their US counterparts that they will "never compromise" on the Taiwan issue and urged the US to cease "provocative actions" in the South China Sea, while also calling for a reduction in military deployment and support for Taiwan. The talks, held at the Pentagon, aimed to restart military dialogue between the two countries, with China expressing its willingness to develop stable military relations based on equality and respect.