Beijing, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - China warns US attempts to contain it 'doomed to fail'

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2026-01-29

Beijing said on Thursday attempts to contain it are "doomed to fail", days after the US defence department announced it would prioritise curbing China this year while maintaining respectful ties. "Facts have proven that any attempt to contain or block China is doomed to fail," defence ministry spokesman Jiang Bin told a news briefing. But he added that Beijing was "willing to work with the US side" to promote ties, with President Donald Trump exp......

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