China seeks dialogue over confrontation, Defence Minister Li Shangfu tells security meet


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Although his nation prefers negotiation over conflict, Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu claimed on Saturday that a Cold War mentality was resurfacing in the Asia-Pacific area. Speaking at Asia’s premier security meeting, the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, Li made veiled jabs at the US, accusing “some countries” of escalating an arms race and purposefully meddling in the domestic affairs of other nations. “A Cold War mentality is now resurgent, greatly increasing security risks,” he said. “Mutual respect should prevail over bullying and hegemony.” US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rebuked China in a speech at the security meeting on Saturday...