China is concerned about certain countries' joint research and development of theater missile defense (TMD) systems with a view to their deployment in the Northeast Asian region.

中国对有关国家在东北亚地区联合研发并着眼于部署战区导弹防御系统感到关切。

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These have led to other projects such as joint research and development programs.

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They will consider expanding cooperative efforts in theater missile defense technology and exercises, study ways of sharing data obtained through early warning systems, discuss theater missile defense architecture concepts, and seek opportunities for joint research and development in theater missile defense.

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