US urged to back off after spate of incursions

China has called on the US to reduce, and eventually end, military surveillance by both aircraft and ships close to its shores after a series of territorial disputes earlier this year.

The request was made during a session about maritime safety involving the countries on Wednesday and yesterday, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Ministry of National Defense.

The session came about after the US and China agreed to resume military relations during the two-day Strategic and Economic Dialogue (SAED) held in Washington in July.