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China, US agree to deepen
military dialogue, but concerns remain
AFP
Monday November 5, 2007
China and the United States agreed Monday to deepen military
exchanges, talk more on nuclear issues and open a defence "hotline",
but US concerns over the rapid Chinese military build-up remain.
In talks with Defence Minister Cao Gangchuan to kick off his
two-day China trip, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates also sought
to persuade Beijing to back tougher economic sanctions against
Iran over its nuclear programme.
Both said they had agreed to expand educational exchanges and
military cooperation, including plans for a joint naval exercise
"at a proper time" and a direct telephone link between
the US and Chinese defence establishments.
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Cao described the talks as "pragmatic and productive."
Gates also pointed to constructive dialogue but emphasised the
need for greater clarity on the part of the Chinese about a rapid
military build-up that US officials believe is altering the balance
of power in the region.
"I raised with Minister Cao the uncertainty over China's
military modernisation, and the need for greater transparency
to allay international concerns," Gates said at a joint news
conference.
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