Chinese Military Mimics U.S., Looks to Disaster Relief to Change Perceptions - Defense One

Chinese Military Mimics U.S., Looks to Disaster Relief to Change Perceptions - Defense One: As Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines on Nov. 2, about 60 soldiers from the Chinese military were in Hawaii taking part in a joint military exercise with the United States and several other nations to better coordinate relief efforts in the event of a typhoon in the region.

The military exercise was timely, if not ironic, but it also underscores China’s growing willingness to work with its neighbors, even if they’re not allies.