China News Service, Beijing, December 3 (Reporter Zhang Weiran) In response to reports that Australia and the United States will jointly develop hypersonic missiles to counter the threat posed by China and Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying at a regular press conference on the 3rd He said that Australia closely follows the pace of the United States, concocts the so-called "China threat theory" and "Russian threat theory" to find excuses for its expansion of arms, adding destabilizing factors to regional and global security. China is concerned about this.
A reporter asked questions. According to media reports, Australian Defense Minister Reynolds said on Tuesday that Australia will jointly develop hypersonic missiles with the United States to counter the threat posed by China and Russia, which are developing similar weapons.
What is China's comment?
Hua Chunying said that China has taken note of relevant reports.
In recent years, the United States has taken the lead in the development of hypersonic weapons, which has directly led to the intensification of the arms race of such weapons, and has seriously affected global strategic stability.
Australia closely follows the pace of the United States, inventing the so-called "China threat theory" and "Russian threat theory" to find excuses for its expansion of armaments, adding destabilizing factors to regional and global security. China is concerned about this.
She said that China has always pursued a defensive national defense policy, and the development of military power is not directed at any specific country.
We do not have a global combat strategy and plan like the United States, nor do we intend to target Australia, let alone an arms race with other countries.
"China urges Australia to objectively assess its own security and interest needs and do more things that are conducive to enhancing mutual trust between countries in the region and promoting regional security and stability, rather than the opposite." Hua Chunying said.
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