The statement comes amidst heightened tensions between China and the United States over China's assertive stance in disputed maritime regions.
BEIJING: In a bold declaration at the Xiangshan Forum, a prestigious defence conference in Beijing, Lieutenant General He Lei of the Chinese army vowed that China would not hesitate to crush any foreign incursion into its sovereign territory, particularly in the South China Sea.
Speaking to an international press corps, the Chinese general underscored China’s firm resolve to protect its territorial integrity against any hostile actions.Recently, the area has witnessed several high-profile confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels, with China laying claim to almost the entire sea despite an international court ruling against its assertions.
General He called for a partnership between the two countries and their respective military groups, emphasizing the pursuit of a win-win cooperation that contributes to regional and global peace, security, and stability. The Xiangshan forum, often seen as China’s counterpart to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, is hosting more than 500 representatives from over 90 countries and international organizations.
The event is set to feature official speeches and a roundtable discussion involving top military representatives from countries such as Russia, Pakistan, Singapore, Iran, and Germany, among others, promising a robust exchange of views on global defence and security issues.
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