More Defense Cooperation Expected With Japan

Defense Minister Liang Guanglie has pledged China's support for better defense and security relations with Japan, reports Xinhua, China's state news agency.

Meeting last week with a delegation of Japanese military officers and the Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Fund, Liang expressed high hopes for improved bilateral relations.

China and Japan should increase the number of mutual defense exchanges, said Liang, who also praised non-governmental exchange programs between their...