Ministry of National Defense

BEIJING, March 31 -- According to the work plan agreed by the Chinese and Japanese defense departments, the two sides have recently completed the building of a direct telephone link under the maritime and air liaison mechanism, and will maintain communication on the arrangement for its opening. The establishment of the direct telephone link will effectively enrich the China-Japan defense communication channels, strengthen the capabilities of both sides to manage and control maritime and air crisis, and help maintain regional peace and stability.