Panetta reportedly heard in the North Sea Fleet Command briefing, visit the Navy's new frigates and submarines. During the visit, he said, the Chinese arrangement he was impressed. Hope that the two navies to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, and to enhance mutual understanding and trust. The BBC said the Chinese military arrangements Paneitadeng the Shanghai military frigate "Yantai" and "197" conventional submarines, he also held talks with the North Sea Fleet commander Tanaka.
Agence France-Presse, commented, Panetta unusual to obtain first-hand observation of the Chinese naval base. Qingdao is the headquarters of the North Sea Fleet the latest Chinese warships and submarines have been concerned about the U.S. military strategists, defense experts and lawmakers are intensive, the U.S. misgivings about Beijing's growing military power. The tour of the naval base in China, most of the itinerary of foreign reporters are not allowed in the accompanying interview, they were scheduled to visit a local brewery, the Associated Press claimed.
For Panetta this line, the Associated Press that he did not reach any specific agreements with China, but that makes Beijing assured, so understand that the United States plans to increase troops, warships and missile defense is not to threaten China in the Asia-Pacific. The BBC also said Panetta to repair the emerging military relations between the United States, to open the door for a better dialogue between the two countries at the same time.
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