` Clearly , there 's more work that needs to be done in areas like human rights , and that 's one thing that the secretary conveyed during the meeting . U.S. sanctions ease restrictions on defense activities related to maritime security . The United States has previously maintained a full arms embargo on China . The policy also follows aggressive Chinese military actions in disputed areas .
U.S. sanctions ease restrictions on defense activities related to maritime security . The United States has previously maintained a full arms embargo on China . The policy also follows aggressive Chinese military actions in disputed areas .