China vows to expand military ties, decries 'rule of jungle' at key forum

Beijing uses Xiangshan conference to court Global South amid regional tensions, graft probes

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China is hosting the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, where Gen. Zhang Youxia on Sept. 17 pledged to confront new threats and promote global stability. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Beijing Xiangshan Forum)

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TOKYO -- Top Chinese officials vowed to broadly deepen military exchanges with other countries while warning against the "rule of the jungle" in international affairs, as Beijing hosts a major defense conference while regional tensions run high.

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