Xiong Guangkai, deputy Chief of General Staff of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, met with Dennis Blair, commander-in-chief of pacific command of the United States armed forces and his party on Monday.

The two had a wide exchange of views on international and regional security and bilateral relations of common concern.

Prior to this, Shi Yunsheng, commander-in-chief of PLA naval force, met with Blair.

The U.S. delegation is here at the invitation of PLA Headquarters of the General Staff.