Chinese defence minister says clash with US would be ‘unbearable disaster’ for the world

China’s defence minister said on Sunday that conflict with the United States would be an “unbearable disaster” and his country seeks dialogue over confrontation, despite refusing American demands for military-to-military talks. Key points: General Li said a “severe conflict or confrontation” between the US and China would be a disaster General Li said a “severe conflict or confrontation” between the US and China would be a disaster The US Secretary of Defense rebuked China for refusing to hold military talks The US Secretary of Defense rebuked China for refusing to hold military talks General Li described joint sailing by Canada…