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Beijing Says US, China Militaries Should Control Risks

by Reuters

   BEIJING --

   China's Defense Minister Wei Fenghe told visiting U.S. Defense
   Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday that China and the United States can
   only jointly develop by maintaining mutual respect, cooperation, and
   non-confrontation.

   Wei told Mattis that the two countries' militaries should strengthen
   cooperation and control risks, according to a ministry statement.

   The ministry also said Wei had made clear China's positions and
   concerns regarding Taiwan, the South China Sea and North Korea during a
   meeting with Mattis.