US, China discuss military relations
Defence Secretary Robert Gates begins a three-day trip to China to meet with China’s defence minister. On the agenda: negotiationing old conflicts over Taiwain, arms, stealth fighters and weapons programs. BBC correspondent Martin Patience explains whether these meetings will help to lift tensions between the two countries.
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