China's top general Zhang Youxia accused “some countries” of having a zero-sum mindset, forming cliques and promoting unilateralism through erecting barriers.
Viewing the development of others as a threat and economic inter-dependence as a risk will not make lives better, nor contribute to progress, said Gen Zhang – likely a reference to American moves to curb Chinese access to advanced technology that can be used in military applications.
On Monday, Gen Zhang said the world should redouble its efforts to eliminate wars and conflicts, referencing the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. On Taiwan, which Beijing views as an inviolable part of its territory, Gen Zhang did not waver. He stressed that the Taiwan question is “at the heart of China’s core interests”, and the ‘one China’ principle is the general consensus of the international community.