China wants to make concerted efforts with Canada to promote relations between their armed forces, said Liang Guanglie, chief of general staff of the People's Liberation Army in Beijing on Monday.

Liang, also member of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks as he held talks with Canada's Chief of Defense Staff Ray Henault.

He said relations between the armed forces of China and Canada have maintained good momentum in recent years, with frequent high-level visits and active cooperation in such fields as peacekeeping, logistics, college education and winter training.

Liang reaffirmed China's stand on the Taiwan issue.

Henault spoke positively of China's role played in maintaining regional stability, hoping to enhance cooperation and increase mutual understanding. He also said that Canada will maintain a one-China policy.

(Xinhua News Agency November 23, 2004)