China says more U.S. forces in Asia-Pacific inappropriate

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At an Asian security forum⁵ Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense⁶ Secretary Leon Panetta reiterated⁷ the increased U.S. involvement in the Asia-Pacific region, outlining U.S. plans to deploy² 60 percent of its navy ships in the Pacific.

Liu said at a daily press conference that seeking peace, pursuing cooperation and promoting development are the current trends and the predominant sentiment in the Asia-Pacific region. All parties should contribute to maintaining and promoting peace, stability and development in the region.

The spokesman said the Asia-Pacific region is where China and the United States have the most overlapping⁸ interests. China hopes the United States plays a constructive⁹ role in the region and respects the interests and concerns of all parties in the region, including China.

Liu called on the United States to work together with the countries in the region to seek common security through cooperation and build a more stable and prosperous Asia-Pacific region, which conforms to the interests of China and the United States and the expectations of other countries in the region.

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