Chinese and French discuss maritime intelligence
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The Chinese and French navies are discussing ways to strengthen intelligence exchange to combat piracy off the coast of Africa.
Vice Admiral Gerard Valin says both navies can work together especially in the waters off Somalia, where many Chinese fishing boats ply.
Mr Valin, who is in Hong Kong, says he will meet with security chiefs from the island and mainland China to further cooperation between the two sides.
The waters off Somalia are considered to be among the most dangerous in the world.
