"We will not allow hegemony and power politics to harm the Asia- Pacific region. We will not allow geopolitical conflicts, cold wars or hot wars to spread to the Asia- Pacific region. We will not allow any country or force to create war and chaos here," Dong Jun said in his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2. Photo: Reuters
He added that countries in the region have the ability and confidence to resolve regional issues. A day earlier, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the forum that the US is committed to improving partnerships and alliances in the region.
The two ministers met on the sidelines of the event on May 31 in the first face-to-face meeting between the two countries' defense leaders since November 2022. Regarding China-US military relations, Dong Jun said China is always ready to exchange and cooperate with the US military.
On the issue of Taiwan, he also said Beijing is committed to "peaceful reunification". The People's Liberation Army will resolutely fight to stop Taiwan independence forces, and anyone "from separating Taiwan from China".
Ngoc Anh (according to SCMP)
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