Morning news brief: China accuses US of ‘fuelling fire’ in Indo-Pacific region and more

In a strongly worded response to his American counterpart, China’s State Councilor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe has said that the strategy of the United States for the Indo-Pacific region is fueling future conflict.

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US strategy for Indo-Pacific region fueling future conflict: China

Highlighting that the ties between the two superpowers are at a critical juncture, Fenghe said that is up to the United States to improve the bilateral relationship.

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