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Colin Powell says China is not a military threat to the U.S.

HONG KONG (AP) - Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday China is not a military threat to the United States.

He also urged Beijing to do a better job explaining the benefits of cheap Chinese imports to American consumers.

Speaking to delegates at the Pacific Basin Economic Council business conference, Powell said China's increase in weapons spending does not make it a threat to the United States.

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