In response to recent statements from the US Secretary of Defense and the head of US Indo-Pacific Command regarding China's military capabilities, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, Zhang Xiaogang, addressed the claims at a press conference. The US officials had suggested China was building a military force designed to defeat the US, highlighting concerns about hypersonic missiles and war game simulations.
Zhang stated that China has a clear understanding of its own development. He expressed the hope that the US would not be afflicted by a "persecution complex" or use others as a scapegoat.
The spokesperson further commented on the tendency of some individuals in the US to view the Chinese military with suspicion, exaggerating the so-called "China military threat." This, he argued, is a significant impediment to positive interactions between the Chinese and US militaries.
Zhang concluded by emphasizing that avoiding conflict and confrontation, and pursuing peaceful coexistence, are fundamental common interests shared by both China and the US, as well as a shared aspiration of people worldwide.
5 Comments
Habibi
The US isn't being paranoid; they're responding to China's military posturing and expansion.
Facilitator
China wants to portray itself as a victim when in reality, they are the aggressors in this global scenario.
lettlelenok
Finally, a voice of reason! Dialogue over conflict should always be the goal.
Bob the Helper
We need to remain vigilant. China’s military ambitions aren’t diminishing no matter what they say!
Katchuka
Zhang’s call for understanding sounds more like a demand for the US to ignore China's military threats.