Spokesperson says preliminary plans for China-U.S. defense exchanges in place

A Chinese spokesperson on Thursday stated that preliminary plans and arrangements have been made for exchanges between Chinese and U.S. militaries in the foreseeable future.

Noting the two sides maintain effective communication through military diplomatic channel, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference that relevant information will be released in due course.

Wu voiced the hope that the U.S. will work with China toward a common objective, be guided by the consensus between heads of state, strengthen communication and dialogue, properly handle disagreements and differences, and conduct substantive cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.

He also expressed hope that these efforts would help China-U.S. military-to-military relations get off to a good start and continue to grow further.