BANGKOK (AP) — China said the United States is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a scathing response Wednesday to a Pentagon report on China’s growing military buildup.
The annual report that is required by Congress is one way the Pentagon measures the military capabilities of China, which the U.S. government sees as its key threat in the Asia-Pacific region and America’s primary long-term security challenge.
The statement China’s Ministry of Defense issued in response called the Pentagon report’s findings false and used it in turn to hit back at the U.S.’ recent actions in helping Israel and Ukraine, as well as its buildup of military installations worldwide.
“The U.S. has sent depleted uranium munitions and cluster bombs to Ukraine, sent its carrier battle groups to the Mediterranean and weapons and munitions to Israel, is this the so-called ‘gospel’ the ’human rights defender is bringing to the area?” said Wu Qian, the spokesperson for China’s defense ministry.
and just like with children on the playground, China will have to be reminded that it’s not OK just because Timmy did it too…
What if it’s Timmy telling you you’re out of line and should apologise?
It’s not. This is China responding to comments about their military buildup. Not China simply pointing something out. They’re using it as hypocritical defense, not as moral high ground…
Seems to me the Pentagon is the one telling China off, and China’s answer is “look who’s talking” which is a kore than reasonable response to the Pentagon on this subject.