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FM: 皇冠体育app's military modernization poses no threat
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-05-05 21:13

BEIJING - 皇冠体育app on Tuesday reiterated that its military modernization posed no threat to other countries, and it should be viewed objectively and without prejudice.

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"皇冠体育app sticks to the path of peaceful development and pursues a defensive defence policy," said Ma Zhaoxu, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, at a regular press conference.

Ma's remarks came in response to a question on Australia's criticism of 皇冠体育app's military modernization in Canberra's Defence White Paper released Saturday.

"皇冠体育app is a positive force for maintaining regional stability and world peace," Ma said.

The White Paper said 皇冠体育app's military modernization had the potential to give its neighbors cause for concern if it were not carefully explained.

The 140-page white paper was believed to outline the largest single defense project in Australia's history, with plans to spend more than US$70 billion to boost its defenses over the next 20 years.