Sept. 07 (China Military News cited from Xinhua) -- A senior Chinese military officer said Tuesday that China attached great importance to the military relations with Myanmar.

Chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Chen Bingde made the remarks when meeting with Thura U Shwe Mann, member of the State Peace and Development Council of Myanmar.

Hailing the stable growth of bilateral ties between the two nations and the two militaries, Chen said the fruitful cooperation in various areas had brought concrete benefits for both sides.

Chen hoped the two militaries would work together to carry forward the traditional friendship.

Thura U Shwe Mann applauded China's unselfish help for Myanmar in its economic and defense construction, saying that Myanmar would work with China to boost pragmatic cooperation between the two militaries and the two countries.

Sept. 07 (China Military News cited from Xinhua) -- A senior Chinese military officer said Monday that China is willing to maintain dialogue and contacts with the United States, so as to push forward bilateral military ties.

Xu Caihou, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, made the remarks in Beijing when meeting with John Hamre, president of the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

It was crucial for both sides to respect each other's core interests and major concerns for the healthy and stable development of bilateral military ties, Xu said.

Xu Caihou, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, met with John Hamre, president of the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

It was also extremely important for both sides to cultivate and enhance mutual trust, and properly handle disputes and sensitive issues, he said.

He proposed the institutes for international studies from both sides enhance contacts, increase mutual understanding, and contribute more to state-to-state ties.

"Chinese and the U.S. academic communities have long been paying close attention to the development of relations between the two countries and the two militaries," said Xu, who delivered a keynote speech at the CSIS last year while visiting the United States.