China says growing its military helps world peace
China has dismissed a report from the Lowy Institute that warned of China's growing capability to strike Australia with missiles. Beijing maintains that its military expansion is peaceful and intended for national defense.
Why it matters
The tension between China's military modernization and the security concerns of regional neighbors like Australia is a critical factor in global geopolitical stability.
China said on Monday (June 15, 2026) that strengthening its military is beneficial to world peace, slamming a think tank report that warned the threat of a direct strike by Beijing on Australia was increasing.
The article balances the claims of the think tank report with the official response from the Chinese government.
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