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U.S. Naval Ties With China Advance, Symbolically
The United States chief of naval operations, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, visited China’s aircraft carrier, a symbolic step in the campaign the Pentagon is waging with Beijing for greater transparency even as the two navies become greater rivals. After a brief visit to a Chinese carrier, Admiral Greenert, escorted by Admiral Wu, sailed from Dalian on a Chinese frigate to watch naval exercises. While Admiral Greenert was spending time with Admiral Wu in China, the Chinese Navy was participating for the first time in the 22-nation, United States-led exercises off the Hawaiian Islands that started on June 26 and run to Aug. 1.
Outcomes:
United States Navy officers were interested to observe even such a simple exercise to assess the accuracy of the Chinese. Admiral Greenert, who has met with Admiral Wu three times in the past year and favors engagement with the Chinese military, has also warned about telling the Chinese too much about American plans. Admiral Greenert’s tour of the carrier was not reported in the Chinese news media.
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
military
Partners:
United States Navy
Chinese Navy
Participants (Types):
United States chief of naval operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, China’s naval chief Adm. Wu Shengli
Exchange Date:
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Continuing:
No
Location:
Beijing, China
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