Chinese War Veteran Criticizes U.S. at Xiangshan Defense Forum

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A Chinese war veteran criticized the U.S. at the Xiangshan Forum, labeling it as a 'troublemaker'.
The Xiangshan Forum was held in the absence of the U.S. and its allies.

At the Xiangshan Forum, a top defense forum held in Beijing, a Chinese war veteran criticized the United States, labeling it as a 'troublemaker'. The veteran, who is also a senior military official, accused the U.S. of viewing the world as a zero-sum game, where one country's gain is another's loss. He further stated that the U.S. is causing instability in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Xiangshan Forum, which is China's answer to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, was kickstarted in the absence of U.S. and its allies. The forum is seen as a platform for China to express its defense policies and views on security issues.

The veteran's comments come amid rising tensions between China and the U.S. over various issues, including Taiwan, trade, and human rights. The U.S. has not yet responded to the comments made at the forum.


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