Summary
The engagement program for calendar year 2000 focused on attempting to foster an environment conductive to frank, open discussion. PRC and US delegations conducted several exchanges that complemented the broader efforts to engage the PRC. They were also meant to reduce the likelihood of miscalculation regarding cross-strait issues. As part of the ongoing review of 2001 military-to-military exchanges, the Department of Defense will be examining whether the program should be reshaped and refocused in order to achieve objectives.
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