US and Chinese military leaders held talks on air and maritime security for the first time in nearly two years, Report informs, citing the Associated Press.
According to the agency, the meetings took place on Wednesday and Thursday in Hawaii within the framework of the process of establishing contacts and reducing tension between the parties.
The issue of potentially dangerous incidents with the participation of the US and Chinese military was discussed at the maritime security meeting. About 20 high-ranking military and civilian people from both sides took part in the meeting.
“The delegations include representatives of the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), the US Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT), the Pacific Air Forces, and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China,” the information stated.