US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will visit China from April 7 to 10, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman announced on Thursday.Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng told a press briefing that Hagel is invited by Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Chang Wanquan.Chinese leaders will hold meetings and talks with Hagel to exchange views on bilateral relations as well as on international and regional issues of common concern, Geng said.Hagel will also visit the People’s Liberation Army troops and academy, the spokesman said.