Monday, 5 March 2012

Japanese navy ship will visit China later this month, Beijing says

A Japanese navy ship was scheduled to visit China later this month, the first such stop in China by a Japanese military vessel since World War II, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

The visit is the second half of a military exchange designed to enhance understanding between the two countries and is the latest indication of warming ties between the neighbors, who are historic rivals.

"The visit will help the military defense authorities of the two countries enhance exchanges, cooperation, mutual understanding and friendship," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said.

He did not provide specifics, saying officials were …

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