BREAKING: 🇨🇳 Chinese Ministry of Defense Spokesperson, Wu Qian: “The United States is a war addict. Throughout its more than 240-year history, it has been at war for all but 16 years. The U.S. has 800 overseas military bases across more than 80 countries and regions. The United States is the main cause of international disorder, global turbulence, and regional instability.”

China has sharply criticized the United States’ global military role, with Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian accusing the U.S. of being a “war addict” and a major source of global instability.

The remarks come amid heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly around conflicts in the Middle East and ongoing rivalry between Beijing and Washington.

China Accuses U.S. of Being a “War Addict”
At a press briefing in Beijing, Wu Qian said the United States has been involved in wars for most of its history and maintains a massive global military presence. He argued that this record shows Washington is a major driver of international instability.

Wu stated that in the more than 240-year history of the United States, the country has been at war for all but about 16 years. He also pointed out that the U.S. maintains over 800 overseas military bases in more than 80 countries and regions, which he described as evidence of its extensive global military reach.

According to Wu, this military presence has contributed to conflicts in various regions, from the Middle East to Europe. He argued that wherever the U.S. military operates, it often leads to instability and suffering for local populations.

The remarks reflect the broader geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. Both countries have frequently criticized each other’s military activities and strategic intentions.

China says its defense policy is “defensive in nature” and claims it has not initiated wars since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. In contrast, Beijing argues that U.S. interventions abroad demonstrate an “addiction to war.”

However, Washington and its allies often counter that the U.S. military presence overseas helps maintain global security, protect allies, and deter conflicts.

Wu Qian’s comments highlight growing tensions between the world’s two largest powers. The exchange of accusations reflects deeper disputes over:
U.S. military alliances and overseas bases
China’s rising military power
Conflicts in regions such as the Middle East and the Taiwan Strait
As competition between Beijing and Washington intensifies, statements like these illustrate the increasingly sharp rhetoric shaping global geopolitics.