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China's Defense Minister has delivered a speech to mark the 86th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army, stressing the defensive nature of China's military strategy.
Speaking at a gathering in Beijing, Defense Minister Chang Wanquan says peace, development and cooperation is the consensus of people around the world.
Yet, Chang notes the world is not yet peaceful.
"China will firmly pursue a path of peaceful development, unremittingly follow the national defense policy that is defensive in nature, strengthen military cooperation and mutual trust with other countries, participate in regional and international security affairs and play a positive role in the fields of international politics and security."
The minister also suggests the Chinese military is becoming more engaged in international peacekeeping.
In May, China offered around 400 soldiers to the new UN peacekeeping mission in Mali.
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Geng Yansheng.
"This is the first time that China sends its combat forces to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali. It demonstrates China's effort to fulfill its obligations and to safeguard international peace and development."
The Chinese military has working relationships with its counterparts in over 150 countries.
It's also conducted more than 60 joint drills with military forces from some 30 countries.
Chinese forces are currently taking part in a 20-day long joint anti-terrorism drill with Russian forces in eastern Russia.
Rear Admiral Leonid Sukhanov is the Russian navy's deputy chief of staff.
"The drill is aimed at improving the combat effectiveness and readiness of navies from the two countries. China and Russia as two big powers in the Asian-Pacific region can strengthen cooperation to face security threat together. I think the joint drill is held to safeguard our own interests and maintain regional stability. It also sets an example for other countries in the region."
Meanwhile, when it comes to cross-Straits issues with Taiwan, Defense Minister Chang Wanquan says while it's the mainland's hope for peace, any push for Taiwan independence will be "firmly opposed."
The People's Liberation Army was officially formed on August 1st, 1927.
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