China premier says major powers must 'oppose a new Cold War'

China Premier Li Qiang (right) speaks at the 26th Asean-China Summit during the 43rd Asean Summit in Jakarta on Sept 6, 2023.- AP

JAKARTA (AFP): China's Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday (Sept 6) that major powers must oppose confrontation and "a new Cold War" as he met with Japanese, South Korean and South-East Asian leaders in Indonesia.

"Disagreements and disputes may arise between countries due to misperceptions, diverging interests or external interferences," he said at the start of an Asean plus three meeting in the capital Jakarta.