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According to reports, a high ranking Chinese Army Officer visiting United States has noted that there is a need to boost a new type of military to military relationship with the United States in order to boost cooperation. 1 In addition Beijing also asserted that it opposes any application of the United States-Japan security treaty with respect to the Diaoyu Island. 2
Meanwhile, China and South Korea celebrated the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Hu Jintao and Lee Myung-bak exchanged messages. 3
According to reports, Beijing has urged that Tokyo should undertake practical action to improve the bi-lateral relations post the dispute over Diaoyu Island. 4
Reports noted that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has decided to visit China on August 30-31, 2012, on the invitation of Premier Wen Jiabao. 5
In other development, Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo has argued that Beijing and Moscow should work towards strengthening their cooperation and coordination over strategic issues. 6
- 1. “China calls for new-type military relationship with US” China Daily, August 26, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/26/content_15705780.htm
- 2. “Application of US-Japan treaty to Diaoyu Islands opposed” China Daily, August 25, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/25/content_15705778.htm
- 3. “S. Korean, Chinese leaders celebrate 20 years of ties” China Daily, August 24, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-08/24/content_15704857.htm
- 4. “China urges Japan to improve ties” China Daily, August 24, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/24/content_15704946.htm
- 5. “Merkel to visit China late August” China Daily, August 23, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/23/content_15700966.htm
- 6. “Chinese, Russian officials meet on security” China Daily, August 21, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/21/content_15692171.htm