# Chinese defense minister urges deeper cooperation on global security

https://mins.news/en/item/60281

- CGTN, 2026-09-16 01:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-16/Chinese-defense-minister-urges-deeper-cooperation-on-global-security-1QtC5gaVoAg/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said the Chinese military is ready to deepen practical cooperation with all parties, jointly address global security challenges and safeguard world and regional peace. He spoke during meetings with foreign defense officials and the ASEAN secretary-general attending the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which has participants from nearly 100 countries, regions and international organizations.

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