China, U.S. make initial plans for military exchanges, Chinese Defense Ministry says

China and the United States have made initial plans for the next phase of military exchanges, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Speaking at a news conference in Beijing, ministry spokesman Wu Qian said the two sides maintain effective communication through military diplomatic channels.

"There have been some preliminary plans and arrangements for exchanges in the foreseeable future. We will release information in due course," Wu said.

He expressed hope that Washington will work with Beijing to advance ties, saying that learning from history can help build a better future.

Wu said China wants to strengthen communication and dialogue with the U.S., properly handle disagreements and expand substantive cooperation based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation — principles emphasized by both nations' leaders.

"In this way, it is hoped that China-U.S. military relations will get off to a good start and continue to grow," he said.