The thaw between Australia and China appears to be continuing after Chinese defence officials announced that they had sat down for the first time in three years with Australian defence officials.
Chinese defence officials said in a media statement on March 22 that Australia and China held the eighth defence coordination dialogue in Canberra, Australia, and engaged in a frank and in-depth exchange of views on international and regional security issues of common concern.
The meeting, which was held by officials from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND), also held consultations on promoting practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries….