Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun addressed a global gathering of military officials in Beijing.
BEIJING – China’s defence minister said on Sept 13 that China would enhance military ties with its neighbours, saying major countries had to take a lead in safeguarding global security.
In a multipolar world, “no one can afford to be an outsider or onlooker”, he added. “Countries no matter big or small, developed or developing, should have an equal right to participate in international affairs and voice their needs, and uphold their legitimate rights and interests,” Mr Dong said. He said that to solve regional tensions, regional countries should “seek strength through unity and rely on themselves for their own peace”.
“At a time of high global security risks and increased instability and unpredictability, the responsibility for building the defence and security capacity of all countries is enormous,” Mr Dong said. In his speech, Mr Dong also said that “negotiation” was the only solution to conflicts such as the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
The US is represented at the forum by Mr Michael Chase, deputy assistant secretary of defence for China, Taiwan and Mongolia.
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