Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Look Who Is Coming To Dinner

Photo: General Xu Caihou

Top Chinese General To Visit US: Pentagon -- AFP

WASHINGTON — China's second-ranking military officer will travel to Washington later this month on a week-long visit designed to promote trust and avoid "misunderstandings," the Pentagon said Wednesday.

General Xu Caihou, vice chairman of the People's Liberation Army central military commission, will hold high-level meetings from October 24-31 and visit military commands and bases across the United States, press secretary Geoff Morrell told a news conference.

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Update: U.S. to host senior Chinese military general -- Reuters

My Comment: I am surprised that the most senior Chinese military chief is not coming over. For such a high level visit, one would expect the Chairman himself to show up. Maybe there is nothing to be read in this .... but from my perspective this is a bit odd.

1 comment:

ChinaSecurityBlog.com said...

Love your blog. Check it everyday. Its the same with the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue... so far they never send their top people.