From AFP:
The top commander of the US Pacific Fleet raised concern Tuesday over China’s military build-up and urged Beijing to clarify the intentions of its increasingly sophisticated armed forces.
Admiral Timothy Keating said he urged Beijing to increase transparency in military affairs during talks with government and defence officials here which focused largely on the issue of Taiwan.
…In talks Monday, Beijing agreed to higher-level military exchanges, which could help allay US concerns over China’s military build-up, he said. [Full text]
See also “Keating Voices Optimism On U.S.-China Relations” from the Wall Street Journal and “Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Pacific Command adheres to one-China policy” from Xinhua.
