Ah, finally, some sobering news. 
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A senior Japanese defense official and a high-ranking Chinese military officer agreed Friday on the need for an early launch of a bilateral maritime communication mechanism to prevent accidental clashes between the Self-Defense Forces and the Chinese military.
Hideshi Tokuchi, vice defense minister for international affairs, and Adm. Sun Jianguo, Deputy Chief of General Staff at the People’s Liberation Army of China, reached the agreement during their meeting in Singapore, according to the Defense Ministry.
Tokuchi explained about a set of national security bills, now being debated at the Diet, and the revised guidelines on Japan-U.S. defense cooperation.
Sun said that China is ready to take concrete measures to help improve Sino-Japanese relations.
Japan-China defense officials agree on need for maritime liaison mechanism | The Japan Times
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A senior Japanese defense official and a high-ranking Chinese military officer agreed Friday on the need for an early launch of a bilateral maritime communication mechanism to prevent accidental clashes between the Self-Defense Forces and the Chinese military.
Hideshi Tokuchi, vice defense minister for international affairs, and Adm. Sun Jianguo, Deputy Chief of General Staff at the People’s Liberation Army of China, reached the agreement during their meeting in Singapore, according to the Defense Ministry.
Tokuchi explained about a set of national security bills, now being debated at the Diet, and the revised guidelines on Japan-U.S. defense cooperation.
Sun said that China is ready to take concrete measures to help improve Sino-Japanese relations.
Japan-China defense officials agree on need for maritime liaison mechanism | The Japan Times
