Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of China’s Ministry of National Defense, criticized the US Department of Defense report for being deceptive and hypocritical. He urged the US to stop fabricating false narratives and promote healthy bilateral relations.
In the report, the Pentagon exaggerated China’s nuclear weapons development and speculated on China’s military capabilities. Zhang expressed strong opposition to the report, stating that it distorted China’s defense policy and interfered in internal affairs.
China is committed to peaceful development and adheres to a defensive national defense policy. In contrast, the US utilizes its military advantages to maintain unilateral hegemony and engage in aggressive actions against other countries.
The US’s intensifying military ties with Taiwan and arming the island fuels tension in the Taiwan Straits, risking conflict and war. China urges the US to adhere to the one-China principle and cease support for Taiwan independence separatist forces.