# China criticizes Philippines over obstacles to its ADMM-Plus participation

https://mins.news/en/item/121790

- CGTN, 2026-10-29 09:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-29/China-slams-Philippines-over-ADMM-Plus-participation-obstacles-1RDC8sg8jXG/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> China’s Ministry of National Defense accused the Philippines of obstructing China’s participation in the 13th ADMM-Plus meeting, saying this undermined ASEAN unity and regional defense cooperation. Beijing said it would still send personnel and urged Manila not to let maritime disputes steer bilateral ties, while pledging to advance South China Sea code-of-conduct talks with ASEAN countries.

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