Photo: General Xu CaihouTop Chinese General To Visit US: Pentagon -- AFP
WASHINGTON — China's second-ranking military officer will travel to Washington later this month on a week-long visit designed to promote trust and avoid "misunderstandings," the Pentagon said Wednesday.
General Xu Caihou, vice chairman of the People's Liberation Army central military commission, will hold high-level meetings from October 24-31 and visit military commands and bases across the United States, press secretary Geoff Morrell told a news conference.
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Update: U.S. to host senior Chinese military general -- Reuters
My Comment: I am surprised that the most senior Chinese military chief is not coming over. For such a high level visit, one would expect the Chairman himself to show up. Maybe there is nothing to be read in this .... but from my perspective this is a bit odd.