# China calls for a more balanced security architecture, defense chief says

https://mins.news/en/item/60207

- TASS, 2026-09-16 02:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2188131

> Defense Minister Dong Jun said at the opening of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum that China supports creating a more effective, balanced and stable regional security architecture. He said it should address all countries’ legitimate security concerns and take developing countries’ interests into account.

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