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China's Defence Chief Offers Aid, Skips Taiwan at Security Forum

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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun addressed the annual Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, adopting a diplomatic tone by avoiding contentious topics like Taiwan and the South China Sea. He made a rare public offer to provide military aid and share experiences with foreign armed forces. This approach comes ahead of President Xi Jinping's upcoming summit in Washington, amidst China's growing confidence in its military capabilities. AI

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China's Defence Chief Offers Aid, Skips Taiwan at Security Forum

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