China Defense Minister Warns of ‘Limits’ to Beijing’s Restraint on South China Sea

China's Defense Minister Dong Jun speaks during the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue summit at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on June 2, 2024. NHAC NGUYEN / AFP

China’s defense minister warned Sunday of “limits” to Beijing’s restraint on the South China Sea and over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dong’s remarks at a security forum in Singapore clearly referenced the Philippines and the United States, which have been boosting defense ties in the face of China’s growing military might and influence.

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