China: A US Conflict Would Be An 'Unbearable Disaster'
The Independent|June 05, 2023
Conflict with the US would be an “unbearable disaster” and the world is big enough for both countries to grow together, Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu said yesterday
VISHWAM SANKARAN
China: A US Conflict Would Be An 'Unbearable Disaster'

Speaking at Asia’s top security summit in Singapore – the Shangri-La Dialogue – Mr Shangfu said China has sought dialogue over confrontation. While China and the US “have different systems” and work in different ways, he said the two global powers should not stop seeking “common ground and common interests” to grow bilateral ties.

“It is undeniable that a severe conflict or confrontation between China and the US will be an unbearable disaster for the world,” the defence minister said.

Experts have warned that there is a significant probability of a war between China and the US, likely escalating to nuclear threats, with the former building up its nuclear forces in recent times.

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