Obama visits Beijing; DPRK military delegation describes Beijing-Pyongyang ties as "common treasure"; Kazakhstan National Security Commission Vice Chairman meets PLA Deputy Chief; Defence Minister Xi meets visiting Brazilian counterpart;
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    • US President Barack Obama arrived in China on his maiden visit on November 16, 2009. Mr. Obama pointed out that bilateral relations between the two countries had evolved and metamorphosed into a “positive, constructive, and comprehensive partnership.”1 The visit took place in the backdrop of a global economic downturn and the significant Chinese role in helping America recover from the crisis.

    The Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission met with a visiting delegation of the DPRK National Defense Commission on November 18. The head of the DPRK delegation described the bilateral relationship as a "common treasure" to the peoples of the two countries.2

    The visiting Vice Chairman of the Kazakhstan National Security Commission and commander of the Kazakhstan Frontier Defense Force Kyrgyzsbayev met with PLA Deputy Chief of General Staff Hou Shusen on November 13. Hou stated that pragmatic co-operation between the two sides bilaterally as well as within multilateral frameworks like the UN and the SCO had made positive contributions to regional stability.3

    Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping met with visiting Brazilian Defense Minister Nelson Jobim on November 18. Xi reiterated Beijing’s desire to further the bilateral strategic partnership.4

    PLA Air Force displayed its new indigenous J-10 fighter aircraft on November 15. The J-10 is claimed to be the first supersonic third-generation fighter designed and manufactured using indigenous technologies.5

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