China’s ‘wolf cries’ on militarisation in East Asia mask expansionist agenda: Report

Brussels, June 16 China’s warnings about militarisation in East Asia appear to be more about narrative-building than genuine security concerns. In contrast, the primary driver of military expansion in the region is China’s own rapid military build-up, not Japan, Australia, or the Philippines, a report has stated. “When Beijing warns of ‘destabilising militarisation’ in East Asia, the targets are predictable: Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. Yet these warnings ring hollow against the backdrop of China’s own extensive military expansion. The wolf cry is not about genuine fear. It is about shaping perceptions, deflecting criticism, and preserving China’s strategic narrative,” Thondup…