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US, China take pains to cool military dispute

The United States and China turned down the heat Saturday in a simmering dispute over Beijing’s military build-up, with US Defence Secretary Robert Gates expressing optimism about future relations. Gates called for a more detailed military dialogue with China to avoid future miscalculations, while a top Chinese general said Beijing was prepared to open a “hotline” with Washington. Full Story