More Transparency in Beijing

Recently, the top commander of the US Pacific Fleet, Admiral Timothy Keating, pushed for more transparency in military affairs and military buildup in China. The commander focused mainly on the issue of Taiwan and its possible relationship to that military buildup. In response, China reiterated its own concern over the US's weapon sales to Taiwan. Currently, Beijing has agreed to higher-level military exchanges and to participate with the US forces in a multi lateral military exercise—promoting more talks between the US and China over sensitive issues like Taiwan so that conflict can be avoided at all costs.