China Fumes at Pentagon Report, Urges US Cooperation Amid India Tensions

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News18•26-12-2025, 20:51
China Fumes at Pentagon Report, Urges US Cooperation Amid India Tensions
- •China expressed agitation over a Pentagon report accusing it of misrepresenting defense policy and preparing for military confrontation with India along the LAC.
- •Beijing appealed to Washington for enhanced cooperation, especially in economic and trade sectors, citing historical collaboration during the World Anti-Fascist War.
- •US-China trade tensions, previously escalated by tariffs, saw some easing after a Trump-Xi meeting, though a comprehensive trade agreement remains elusive.
- •China criticized the Pentagon report as a distortion, urging the US to refrain from interfering in its diplomatic relations with other countries.
- •India's raising of an Arunachal Pradesh citizen's detention at Shanghai airport, US arms sales to Taiwan, and the US National Security Strategy also contribute to China's unease.
Why It Matters: China seeks US cooperation while reacting strongly to a Pentagon report and India's actions.
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