Ministry of Defense: "New Militarism" is Likely to Become a "Disruption" in East Asia
On the afternoon of May 28, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Colonel Jiang Bin, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered reporters' questions.
Reporter: According to reports, the U.S. and Japan recently conducted joint military exercises in the southwestern islands, just 110 kilometers from Taiwan, and established a joint command center. The Japanese Defense Minister openly stated that this move aims to strengthen regional deterrence and emergency combat capabilities. What is your comment on this?
Jiang Bin: China has consistently advocated that military cooperation among relevant countries should not target third parties or harm the interests of third parties, and should not undermine regional peace and stability. The right-wing forces in Japan are continuously taking dangerous steps in the military security field, testing provocations, and "new militarism" is becoming a source of "chaos" in East Asia. All peace-loving people should not allow Japan to act against the tide, destroying peace and bringing disaster to the world.
On May 28, 2023, the U.S. and Japan conducted joint military exercises near Taiwan, aimed at enhancing regional deterrence and emergency response capabilities. China's defense spokesperson criticized this military cooperation, labeling it as provocative and a threat to regional peace. The exercises took place just 110 kilometers from Taiwan, raising tensions in the area.
- U.S. and Japan conducted joint military exercises near Taiwan.
- The exercises are aimed at enhancing regional deterrence and emergency response capabilities.
- China's defense spokesperson criticized the military cooperation as provocative and destabilizing.