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China: Defense partnerships should promote peace, not target third parties

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Reuters

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<p>China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that cooperation in defense and security should not be directed against third parties and should instead focus on maintaining regional peace and stability.</p>

China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that cooperation in defense and security should not be directed against third parties and should instead focus on maintaining regional peace and stability.