China defends arms trade regime following report ranking China as fifth largest exporter

China defended its rules on overseas weapons sales Monday following the release of a report ranking the country fifth in global arms exports.

All Chinese arms sales to foreign countries must adhere strictly to domestic laws as well as U.N. guidelines and other international rules, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a regularly scheduled news conference.

Such sales have to be justified by the legitimate needs of the recipient and must not harm peace, security or stability, either within the country or in the region or world, Hong said.

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