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Canada and China Continue Thaw With First Military Talks in Eight Years

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • Chinese and Canadian armed forces held their first talks in eight years on Friday.
  • China’s Defence Ministry said the sides discussed international and regional issues of common concern.
  • Both sides expressed willingness to expand practical military exchanges and build mutual trust.

China and Canada’s armed forces held their first round of talks in eight years on Friday, as tensions involving the United States continue to grow.

China’s Defence Ministry said the two sides engaged in a candid and in-depth exchange on international and regional issues of common concern.

“Both sides expressed willingness to strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries, and enhanced mutual understanding and trust,” the ministry said.

Both sides expressed willingness to strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries, and enhanced mutual understanding and trust.

· China’s Defence MinistryThe ministry described the outcome of the first China-Canada military talks in eight years.
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