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

Topic | US-China relations

Kristin Huang

Published: 10:30pm, 24 Jul, 2019

Updated: 11:28pm, 24 Jul, 2019

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

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Kristin Huang

Kristin Huang is a senior China reporter, who focuses on diplomacy and defence. She joined the Post in 2016 and previously reported for China Review News Agency. Kristin is interested in security in northeast Asia and China's growing military might.