00:00China's defense minister says a stronger Chinese military is a greater force for peace.
00:07Speaking at the Siangshan Forum in Beijing, Dong Jun said a more capable People's Liberation Army
00:13enhances China's ability to deter conflict and support global peace and development.
00:21He described the Chinese military as a stabilizing force aligned with the UN's vision of lasting peace,
00:27pledging that Beijing will uphold the post-war international order while rejecting exclusive military blocs and alliances.
00:35Dong also stressed that disputes must be resolved through dialogue and by addressing their root causes.
00:40The Siangshan Forum, launched in 2006 as China's answer to international security dialogues, has grown in prominence,
00:48drawing about 1,800 delegates attended from nearly 100 countries.
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