Flags of the USA and China. File photoBEJING, Jun 12China's development is not a threat to anyone, the United States should stop slandering Beijing and trying to restrain its development, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said.
" it is a historical and strategic mistake to insist on perceiving China as a threat, an adversary or even an enemy. We call on the American side to stop vilifying and restraining China, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, and stop harming China's interests,» the minister said at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore. His speech was broadcast on YouTube.
Wei Fenghe emphasized that China's development «does not pose a threat» to other countries, but makes a great contribution to global peace and development, adding that the country will continue to develop. He noted that China does not intimidate others, but «will not allow others to intimidate it.» The minister noted that China's position is very clear, noting that dialogue between countries should be based on mutual respect, and cooperation should be aimed at achieving mutually beneficial results. Stable Sino-US relations are in the interests of both countries and the world, he said. «But if you want confrontation, we will fight to the end,» he said. /66a01385486ef6bf8027b40c7840da12.jpg» />Chinese Defense Minister warned of the consequences of attempts to separate Taiwan