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Defense Minister Calls for Peaceful Multipolar World Amid Regional Tensions
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has called for nations to avoid provocative acts and work towards a peaceful, multipolar world. Speaking at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on security, Dong urged efforts towards partnership rather than alliance and win-win rather than zero-sum approaches. The comments come at a time of rising regional tensions, particularly over China-claimed Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea. This was reported by Reuters.