But its decision to participate in RIMPAC, shows a willingness to be more transparent and highlights the growing maturity of military ties with Washington, said Peking University political scientist Wang Dong.

但中国决定加入环太平洋联合军演(RIMPAC)，这表明中国希望更加透明，并强调与华盛顿日益成熟的军事关系，北京大学政治科学家王东说。