China's Defence Minister Warns Against 'Coercion,' Stops Short of Naming US, Japan
Dong Jun called for shared security governance and expanded military cooperation while cautioning against coercive tactics, without directly naming the United States or Japan, according to Al Jazeera.
China's Minister of National Defence, Dong Jun, warned against what he described as coercion in international affairs while calling for greater military cooperation and a shared approach to security governance, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
In remarks reported by the outlet, Dong pitched the idea of collective security arrangements among nations, framing them as an alternative to unilateral pressure tactics. He did not directly name the United States or Japan in his comments, Al Jazeera reported, despite the remarks coming amid ongoing regional tensions involving both countries.
The report did not specify the exact venue or audience for Dong's remarks, but noted that his comments touched on themes of military cooperation between nations as a means of addressing shared security concerns.
China has in recent years positioned itself as an advocate for what it terms a more equitable global security framework, often contrasting this with what Beijing characterizes as coercive actions by Western powers and their allies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Al Jazeera's report did not include additional details on specific policy proposals or commitments made by Dong during the remarks. Neither the United States nor Japan had issued a public response to the comments at the time of the report.
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