China's Minister of National Defence General Li Shangfu tells Asia's top security summit that his country seeks dialogue over confrontation with the US, despite refusing American demands for military-to-military talks.
"Mutual respect should prevail over bullying and hegemony."
Speaking privately on the sidelines of the conference, two Chinese military officers said that Beijing wanted clear signs from Washington of a less confrontational approach in Asia — including the dropping of sanctions against General Li — before military-to-military talks could resume.
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