US Secretary of Defence James Mattis shakes hands with China’s General Wei Fenghe during a bilateral meeting in Singapore on Thursday. Both defence chiefs endorsed the non-binding guidelines. Photo: EPA-EFE
China, US defence chiefs agree to Asean rules on encounters between warplanes
●James Mattis says regional military chiefs endorsed guidelines at annual meeting in Singapore
●They encourage planes to establish communications with other aircraft, clearly identify themselves and avoid manoeuvres that could provoke a response
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US Secretary of Defence James Mattis shakes hands with China’s General Wei Fenghe during a bilateral meeting in Singapore on Thursday. Both defence chiefs endorsed the non-binding guidelines. Photo: EPA-EFE
