General Fang Fenghui's (inset) visit comes amid tensions over maritime incidents between Beijing and its Asian neighbours recently, such as a run-in between a Chinese vessel and Vietnamese boat in the South China Sea. Photos: AP, Simon Song
General Fang Fenghui's (inset) visit comes amid tensions over maritime incidents between Beijing and its Asian neighbours recently, such as a run-in between a Chinese vessel and Vietnamese boat in the South China Sea. Photos: AP, Simon Song
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new | China’s army chief kicks off US tour amid frictions in South China Sea

PLA general expected to face questions over Beijing's run-ins with Asian neighbours during four-day visit

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Updated: 9:09am, 14 May, 2014

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General Fang Fenghui's (inset) visit comes amid tensions over maritime incidents between Beijing and its Asian neighbours recently, such as a run-in between a Chinese vessel and Vietnamese boat in the South China Sea. Photos: AP, Simon Song
General Fang Fenghui's (inset) visit comes amid tensions over maritime incidents between Beijing and its Asian neighbours recently, such as a run-in between a Chinese vessel and Vietnamese boat in the South China Sea. Photos: AP, Simon Song
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