The top commander of the United States Pacific Fleet raised concerns on Tuesday over China’s military build-up, and urged Beijing to clarify the intensions of its increasingly-sophisticated armed forces. Admiral Timothy Keating says he urged Beijing to increase transparency in military affairs during talks with government and defence officials, focusing largely on the issue of Taiwan.

Talent: Chen Bingde, General of the China’s People’s Liberation Army; Admiral Timothy Keating, Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet

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