China announces military dialogue with US

[Coventina]

Source: Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Suspended contacts between the U.S. and Chinese militaries will resume later this month shortly after a visit by newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Chinese state media reported Monday.

U.S. officials say China suspended most military dialogue with Washington after the Bush administration approved a $6.5 billion arms package to Taiwan last October that included guided missiles and attack helicopters.

Although Beijing never formally confirmed the suspension of military exchanges, the China Daily newspaper said contacts had been put on hold after the announced arms sale and would resume with a "defense policy dialogue" involving senior officers in Beijing on Feb. 27-28.

"The mainland and the U.S. will resume their military talks with a defense policy dialogue in Beijing," China Daily said.



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