China's Defense Minister has wrapped up a tour in the United States, which the Chinese side is hailing as "very productive."

 

　　As part of his time there, Chang Wanquan has met with his US counterpart, US defense secretary Chuck Hagel, at the Pentagon.

 

　　Both say they're committed to cementing mutual trust through more exchanges and cooperation.

 

　　Guan Youfei is with the Chinese Ministry of Defense.

 

　　"A dialogue between the two counterparts is constructive and positive. It will boost mutual trust on a strategic level since the two departments are responsible for the further development and macroscopic planning of the army."

 

　　Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan has been in the US since Friday.