China's Top General Criticizes U.S. Military Spending In Front Of America's Top General

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, receives a tour by Chinese Gen. Chen Bingde, chief of the Peoples Liberation Army's General Staff, in Beijing, July 10, 2011. Mullen is on a three-day trip to the country to meet with counterparts and Chinese leaders. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

At Mullen's Side, Chinese General Critiques U.S. Military Spending -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News

BEIJING -- China's top general publicly admonished the United States on Monday for a wide array of issues, ranging from spending too much on its military during an economic downturn to the timing of joint exercises with other nations in the South China Sea.

The critique of the American military came during a news conference with Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, who's visiting China during a series of exchanges meant to boost relations.

Gen. Chen Bingde, the chief of the general staff of the People's Liberation Army, said he hoped that "our American friends will understand the underlying logic of being more modest and prudent in words and deeds."

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More News On China's Top Military General Criticizing The U.S. Military

Top Chinese general takes aim at U.S. military policy -- CNN
China says US spends too much money on military -- AP
China says US spends too much on its military -- Global Post
Chinese General slams U.S. military spending -- The Hindu
China raps U.S. over military drills in disputed seas -- Reuters
China’s Army Chief Criticizes US Defense Budget, Presence in South China Sea -- IBTimes
Chinese general says U.S. military drills in South China Sea "inappropriate" -- Xinhuanet
US, Chinese Military Chiefs Discuss Disputes -- Voice of America
Bumps Remain as Military Leaders of U.S. and China Meet -- New York Times
Joint Chiefs Chairman Meets With Chinese Counterpart -- New York Times
Mullen: U.S., China Military Ties ’Vital’ -- Bloomberg

My Comment: Chinese hosts usually keep their criticisms private .... by expressing their hostility towards U.S. actions publicly .... they are in fact sending a huge message to their domestic audience, as well as to their neighbors on their borders.