China builds up its defense capabilities based on its interests — diplomat

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China develops its defense capabilities in line with its own interests. He was responding to reports that US President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether Beijing could buy weapons from the United States.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun commented on reports that US President Donald Trump has recently asked his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, if Beijing could buy weapons from the United States