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English translation of two articles of The Voice of Russia (JP) – September 17, 2012 –
Pentagon’s Secretary Visits China
U.S. Defense Secretary
Leon Panetta reached China on Sunday evening and started his first visit to
China as Defense Secretary, Xhinhua News Agency
reports. During a four-day-visit, he
will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xian Guanglei, give a lecture in Chinese
Military Technology Laboratory and visit the naval base in Tsingtao, eastern
city of China.
According to the China Defense Ministry’s
report, Secretary Panetta’s visit to China is part of bilateral military
exchange to be planned for this year. In
the meeting in Beijin, they will also discuss bilateral military exchange
mechanism and counter-piracy joint military exercises. His visit to China
happens to be made in the midst of China’s tense territorial dispute with Japan,
the closest ally of the U.S. in Asia.
Before visit to China, the Secretary visited Tokyo and expressed his
concern about growing tension in the relations between Japan and China. However, at that time he stressed the
neutrality of the U.S.
RIA Novosti
Defense
Secretary Panetta Calls for Japan and China to Resolve Territorial Dispute
through Diplomatic Means
On 17th U.S.
Defense Secretary Panetta called for Japan and China to put on the brake over
the issue of Senkaku islands (Chinese name: Diaoyudao). Secretary Panetta told reporters after
meeting with Japanese leaders.
Defense Secretary expressed his view that
all countries are interested in Japan and China’s maintaining good relations
and finding appropriate means to avoid spreading conflict.
Defense Secretary Panetta
pointed out that every single action related to the territorial issue threatens
to bring about serious outcomes.
Interfax