Liang Guanglie, member of the Central Military Commission and chief of general staff of the PLA, met with the American Foreign Policy Council Delegation headed by Gen. Richard Myers (retired), former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Beijing yesterday.

　　Liang Guanglie first expressed warm welcome to the delegation. He said that the ties between the two militaries are important component parts of the Sino-US relations. Developing the ties between the two militaries is in the common interests of the two sides and is conducive to the peace and stability of the region and the world at large. China and the US have carried out fruitful consultation and cooperation in the fields of anti-terrorism, non-proliferation and regional security, etc. This is of important significance towards enhancing our mutual understanding, broadening consensus and promoting co-operation. He said that since the relations between the two countries are now exhibiting a good momentum of development, the ties between the two militaries are also expected to develop healthily and stably.

　　Liang Guanglie continued to say that on the Taiwan question, China is ready to do its utmost with maximum sincerity to secure the prospect of a peaceful reunification. But we will never put up with "Taiwan independence", never allow any one to make Taiwan secede from China by any means.

　　Myers expressed his appreciation to Liang Guanglie for finding time to meet him. He said that at present, the US-China military relations are seeing good growth and it's very important for both sides to make efforts to enhance their military ties. The exchanges between the two militaries should play an active role in promoting the development of the relations between the two countries.

　　By Zhang Shun

　　(June 21, PLA Daily)