Pentagon Spokesman's Regular Briefing, Oct. 31
DoD News Briefing
Tuesday, October 31, 2000 1:30 p.m. EST
Presenter: Mr. Kenneth H. Bacon, ASD PA
Q: Can you give us a readout on Cohen's meeting with the Chinese
general?
Bacon: Yes. It was a very good meeting.
Q: Excellent. What else happened?
Bacon: They discussed China-Taiwan, and the American belief in the
one-China policy, but also our firm belief that any differences
between China and Taiwan should be resolved peacefully. Secretary
Cohen talked about our commitment to security and stability in the
Asia Pacific region, and the need for us to remain forward-deployed in
the region with approximately 100,000 troops. They talked about - he
brought up the question of arms transfers and the need to control arms
transfers, both from China and Korea; talked about missile sales in
particular. He talked about the need for increased transparency so
that the U.S. and China can have a better understanding of our
military operations and aspirations, and talked about ways to improve
military relations, understanding between the two countries.
Q: Did China ask the U.S. to curb its military sales to Taiwan?
Bacon: That's not - I don't know whether that came up specifically,
but it certainly is their standard position, yes.
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