The Chinese are not unaware of the events that are taking place in the region or the world as a whole. They are steadily molding their foreign polic0y to suit the requirement of the time. This may have a pronounced impact on the global peace in coming years.In 2009, China carried out high-level contacts to promote the further development of military relations.Central Military Commission vice chairman of the Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Xu Caihou, CMC member and State Councilor and Defense Minister Liang visited Russia, the United States, Japan, Australia and more than 20 countries.Chinese Ministry of National Defense and the United States, Germany, Vietnam held national defense meetings with more than 10 defense and security setups. The aim was to , enhance China's military strategy and foreign military mutual trust, consolidate the political foundation of bilateral military relations and enrich the profile of military diplomacy.
China participated in joint training exercises with foreign countries. War games were organized throughout the year. China and Mongolia carried out joint training of peacekeeping forces, China and Gabon embarlked up on a military "peace angel" medical aid mission. Chinese and the Russian troops carried out “Peace Shield "joint convoy training exercise. China and the Romanian Army" conducted “Friendship Operation “that was a Joint mountain training in terms of the military related areas for the first time.
60th anniversary of the founding of the new capital was celebrated as the National Day military parade. Troops from army, navy and air force also participated. A large number of foreign diplomats wee also invited. Representatives of 34 countries attended the National Day parade. Navy and air force in international forums, marine parade, air show and other activities were displayed to present the Chinese army as a symbol of peace, openness, cooperation and good image.
The Naval escort made positive progress in 2009. it actively promoted the Gulf of Aden army in international waters off Somalia for escort and cooperation missions. In addition to the formation of foreign naval escort, frequent meetings were held with naval commanders, the joint convoy was arranged, joint exercises were conducted, and tasks like legal assistance in the coastal sea area of various countries was performed. The logistics support co-operation was also raised in AdenBay area. International conferences of coordination were held in Bijing which won the support of majority of the countries who welcomed it..
The work of foreign military news release system was improved. 8-year Chinese Defense Ministry news conferences were organized to arrange an interview with nine units of international media, Defense Department spokesman issued a formal statement and the Department of Defense Website launched a trial operation.
The Chinese have been able to achive a positive image of their national defense and armed forces. They were able to put forward their stated position on foreign policy that responded appropriately to international concerns. That shows an opening of Chinese army with more active rols in future based on their transparent sincerity, confidence and global peace, as they have claimed so far.
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