Chinese and U.S. military relations were strained for much of last year after Obama proposed a sale
of $6.4 billion in weapons to Taiwan, the self-ruled island China deems an improper breakaway to their governance.
"We are in strong agreement that in order to reduce the chances of miscommunication, misunderstanding or miscalculation, it is important that our military-to-military ties are solid, consistent and not subject to shifting political winds," Gates said to reporters after meeting with Guanglie.
why does Gates always look so sad?
edwardtang1977 9 months ago