The Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Thursday responded to recent animated videos produced by foreign defense contractors simulating attacks on Chinese naval vessels, dismissing the content as self-indulgent fantasy.
The statement was made by Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, the director-general of the Information Office and a spokesman for the ministry, during a press conference in Beijing.
He was responding to reports that defense contractors from Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and Japan had released simulated video content showing the sinking of Chinese naval vessels. Online commentators noted that such materials essentially used China's military assets as a "demonstration checklist" to promote their weapons systems.
"To my knowledge, the Swedish defense company has already taken down the relevant video. We believe other relevant parties should also do the right thing. In fact, regarding such self-indulgent behavior, I would like to say to them: 'You wish!'" said Jiang.
Animation depicting sinking of Chinese warships pure self-indulgent fantasy: defense ministry
Animation depicting sinking of Chinese warships pure self-indulgent fantasy: defense ministry
Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations(UN)Amir Saeid Iravani has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump's latest warmongering statements will escalate regional tensions.
In a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Security Council President Abukar Dahir Osman, Iravani said the remarks pose a direct threat to international peace and security, according to Iranian media reports released Thursday.
Such rhetoric from the U.S. side heightens regional tensions, increases the risk of miscalculation and poses a direct threat to international peace and security, he said in the letter.
The Iranian government firmly rejects and condemns such belligerent rhetoric, deeming it irresponsible, provocative and clearly violates international law and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, he said.
Iran demands a halt to all threats and illegal actions that destabilize Iran, Iravani said.
In the event of an attack, Iran will take all necessary measures to defend its national sovereignty, territorial integrity and the safety of its people. The United States will bear full responsibility for any uncontrolled consequences arising from any act of aggression, he said in the letter.
Iran warns Trump's rhetoric escalates regional tensions in letter to UN
