A strong Chinese military will be a force for peace, the country's defence minister says. Photo: AP PHOTO

China's defence minister has trumpeted Beijing's efforts to reshape global governance, warning against an increasingly divided world "defined by the rule of the jungle", while saying his country's strong military would be a force for peace.

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The remarks come amid simmering tension between China and the United States and its allies and partners over flashpoints across East Asia, including Taiwan and the South China Sea, as well as broader economic rivalries under President Donald

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