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China Pushes Limits to Closer Ties With U.S. Military

U.S. Adm. Jonathan. W. Greenert, chief of naval operations, visited China to explore new areas of cooperation, despite recent maritime tensions and the presence of an uninvited Chinese spy ship at naval drills off Hawaii.
Outcomes: 
The carrier discussions highlight a counter intuitive trend in China-U.S. relations: Military ties are improving, especially between the navies, even as China seeks to enforce maritime claims in Asia that are contested by neighbors, including U.S. allies. The discussions over the carriers also raise questions for both sides about how far they will go in allowing each other access to sensitive technology, and whether such exchanges will in fact reduce tensions at sea.
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
military
Partners: 
US Navy
Chinese Navy
Sponsor(s): 
US Government
Chinese Government
Exchange Date: 
Monday, July 21, 2014
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Dalian, China
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