
The U.S. and Chinese Navy chiefs met in Beijing on Monday to discuss professional interactions at sea. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and his counterpart commander of the People’s Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N)) Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong talked about professional maritime interactions, specifically risk reduction and adhering to professional norms. This is Richardson’s second visit to China. The two Navy chiefs previously met at the International Seapower Symposium, in Newport, R.I., and have also held three video teleconference…