China's military exchanges with other countries will see a small upsurge at the end of 2012. The only exception is Japan, which is involved in a dispute with China over the Diaoyu Islands. Experts said China can deepen understanding with other countries by increasing military exchanges and cooperation. They also urged Japan to correct its mistake on the Diaoyu Islands issue.
Increased military communication can also help China ease concerns from other countries who claim Beijing's military is "not transparent enough", said Ruan Zongze, vice-president of the China Institute of International Studies.
China attaches importance to military exchanges with other countries, and more such exchanges can deepen mutual understanding, he said.
The move shows China would like to take more responsibility in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, said Su Hao, a global affairs professor at China Foreign Affairs University.
The first joint-exercise on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief involving China, Australia and New Zealand began on Monday.
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