The US has sought to reassure China that its recent diplomatic and military initiatives in Asia were not directed against Beijing.
“The US does not seek to contain China, we do not view China as an adversary,” said Michele Flournoy, US undersecretary of defence, after bilateral military talks.
The discussions took place despite Beijing’s anger over Washington’s announcement of a $5.9bn arms deal with Taiwan in September, indicating the military dialogue between the only superpower and the country often seen as its most likely future challenger had become less prone to disruption.
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