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US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Meets President Xi in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel in Beijing. Xi expressed his hopes that the new model of military to military relations, envisioned by him and his counterpart Barack Obama, will continue to develop. Hagel called for practical cooperation between China and the US, and greater personnel interaction and clarified policies about the US’s pivot toward the Asia Pacific region, and developing the new model of military to military relations.
Outcomes:
Hagel’s trip to China mainly focused on clarifying policies about the US’s pivot toward the Asia Pacific region, and developing the new model of military to military relations. Relations could be put to the test, as China and the US have overlapping interests in the Asia-Pacific. The US hopes to keep its dominance in the region, while China has been adamant about its sovereignty rights.
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
diplomatic
military
Partners:
Chinese government
US government
Participants (Types):
Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
Exchange Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Continuing:
No
Level of Government:
national
Location:
Beijing, China
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