China’s latest defence white paper is the first since Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sweeping military reforms and takes a markedly more antagonistic tone towards the US and other countries than its predecessor. Photo: AP
China accuses US of undermining global security in defence white paper
- Beijing sets marked new tone in first position paper since 2015 military reform
- Cooperation is out in favour of antagonism and complaint
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US-China relations
China’s latest defence white paper is the first since Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sweeping military reforms and takes a markedly more antagonistic tone towards the US and other countries than its predecessor. Photo: AP