US Naval Operations Chief To Visit China To Discuss Risk Reduction Measures - Statement

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 12th January, 2019) US Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson will travel to China on January 13 to meet with his counterpart and discuss ongoing efforts to reduce risks and address security concerns between the Chinese and US militaries, the Department of the Navy said in a press release on Friday.

"Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson is scheduled to visit China, Jan. 13 to 16, to meet with Central Military Commission leadership and People's Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N)) commander Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong," the press release stated.

The Navy explained that the goal of Richardson's three-day visit to Beijing and Nanjing is to continue a "results-oriented, risk reduction focused dialog between the two militaries."

Previously, the two commanders met at the 2018 International Seapower Symposium in the US state of Rhode Island.

Richardson and Shen have held talks three times via videoconference, with the latest one taking place last December, according to the press release.