Military dismisses islands war fear
By Li Xiaokun and Zhao Shengnan | China Daily | Updated: 2012-08-01 08:04
Beijing hopes negotiations can resolve disputes, experts say
The military dismissed conjecture that Beijing is preparing for war to defend national territory in the South China Sea, saying the PLA opposes any armed intervention in the region.
Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng was speaking on Tuesday at a news conference on the eve of the 85th anniversary of the PLA.
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