Taiwan still source of US-China tension

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Updated June 25, 2009 11:44:18

China and the United States have hailed defence talks in the Chinese capital as a step forward in mutual understanding.

Both sides have agreed to meet again next month, amid several unresolved issues. China urged the US to cancel a planned US 6.5 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan, saying it's the greatest obstacle to Sino-American relations. The Chinese and US navies were also involved in a series of incidents this year, triggering US accusations of "aggressive" Chinese behavior in international waters.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speaker: Brad Glosserman, the Pacific Forum, CISIS

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