China's Defense Minister Warns Against 'Law of the Jungle' in Global Affairs

Global Trends and Challenges

• 🌍 The underlying trend of peace and development is overshadowed by a cold war mentality, hegemony, and protectionism.
• ⚠️ There is a warning against the obsession with absolute military superiority and the mightiest right approach, which leads to a divided world.

International Relations and Law

• ⚖️ The concept of the 'law of the jungle' is presented as a consequence of a divided world order.
• ⚓ The freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, as promoted by external countries, and international arbitration by certain claimants, are seen as challenging basic international norms.
• 🇨🇳 China's actions to protect its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights are framed as upholding the post-war order and international rule of law.