China's defence minister warned Sunday against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific, saying they would plunge the region into a 'whirlpool' of conflict.Li warned that these alliances would 'plunge the Asia-Pacific into a whirlpool of disputes and conflicts'.
China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu warned 'NATO-like' alliances would lead to conflict in the region
Li warned that these alliances would "plunge the Asia-Pacific into a whirlpool of disputes and conflicts". "It cannot be denied that if a fierce conflict or confrontation occurs between China and the United States, it would bring unbearable pain for the world," he said.On Saturday, Austin called for top-level defence talks with Beijing to prevent miscalculations.
Austin on Sunday described the incident as "extremely dangerous", saying the Chinese vessel crossed "probably 150 feet " in front of the Chung-Hoon. "Our Chinese military aircraft and warships won't ever go near the airspace and territorial waters of other countries to engage in so-called navigational hegemony," Li said.
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