China, Japan defence ministers hold first talks over new military hotline
South China Morning Post
23-05-16 15:15
China and Japan have stressed the importance of communication and mutual trust in a phone call held on Tuesday to discuss a new military hotline. The call came amid rising tensions between the two countries over territorial disputes in the East China Sea. The hotline was established in March as part of a defence liaison mechanism to help manage and control maritime and air crises. The countries hope it will help maintain peace and stability in the region.