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February 24, 2014

China, Japan need dialogue to avoid 'miscalculations': US general
Beijing (AFP) Feb 22, 2014
US Army Chief of Staff Ray Odierno on Saturday said Beijing and Tokyo must enhance communication to avoid "miscalculations" amid a simmering territorial dispute over islands in the East China Sea. Odierno, a four star general, spoke during a visit to China where he has held talks with military officials aimed at establishing a formal high-level dialogue between the US and Chinese armies in the coming months. "We reinforced the importance of dialogue and discussion between the Japanese and the Ch ... read more

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