China, US hold defense consultations on controlling risks
China and the United States on Wednesday held their annual round of defense consultations in a bid to control risks and avoid misjudgment between their militaries.
Washington, Dec 16 Sharing concerns of many of China''s neighbours in Asia, the US has said the Chinese military buildup far exceeds its defensive needs and asked Beijing to become more transparent with regard to its ``military capabilities, expenditures and intentions.''