SCIO briefing on White Paper on China's Military Strategy
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Southern Metropolis Daily:
The white paper has raised the importance of the defense of space and cyberspace. It mentions in particular that China should accelerate the construction of its military strength concerning cyberspace. Does this mean that China has plans to establish a space force and cyberspace force?
Wang Jin:
As of your question on building a space force, I gave a clear answer in my response to the previous question. Now I will answer your question on whether we will build a cyberspace force. First, China is the biggest victim of cyberspace hacking; more and more threats and challenges stand in the way of China's security and development. To preserve the country's cyberspace security, we will build a cyberspace force and develop cyberspace defense in accordance with the mission and task under the new circumstances. But I want to reiterate here that China advocates building a peaceful, secure, open and cooperative cyberspace and is ready to strengthen cooperation with all countries, promote the economic and social development of all countries, and promote international peace and security.
Die Welt:
You mentioned China's overseas interests just now. So I want to ask two questions. First, in the foreseeable future, will China build military bases overseas? Second, will China have more aircraft carriers in the near future?
Zhang Yuguo:
Currently, China does not have any military bases overseas. China upholds and practices a defensive national defense policy. We don't seek hegemony and we don't compete for hegemony. We will not seek military expansion.
Yang Yujun:
Regarding the question about aircraft carriers, as you all know, China's Liaoning aircraft carrier is undergoing relevant tests and military drills according to the plan. As for the question about the next step for developing aircraft carriers, China will consider this matter thoroughly, based on the nation's economy and social development situation, and according to the needs of national defense and army building.
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