Liu Zhenli holds talks with Australian Defense Forces Commander.

On August 13, Liu Zhenli, member of the Central Military Commission and Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, held talks with Australian Defence Force Chief Johnstone, who was visiting China. The two sides had in-depth exchanges of views on the relationship between the two countries and their armed forces, international and regional security situations, and common concerns. They agreed to strengthen dialogue in the field of defense and promote the development of military relations.