The 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) convened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 1, 2025, with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in attendance. Speaking at the event, Dong emphasized the significance of the 15th anniversary of the ADMM-Plus mechanism, highlighting the increasing interconnectedness of regional nations and the growing demand for peace and development amidst emerging threats. Dong underscored the importance of the Global Governance Initiative, which aligns with the ASEAN Charter and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, offering Chinese solutions to global challenges. He called for countries to remain committed to peace and cooperation, seek common ground, and work together for shared development and stability. Dong reaffirmed China’s support for ASEAN’s central role in the regional architecture and expressed China’s willingness to collaborate with regional countries to maintain peace, resolve differences through dialogue, and enhance open cooperation. He also pledged China’s continued contribution to ADMM-Plus security cooperation and the building of a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future. Additionally, Dong held discussions with defense leaders from South Korea, Japan, and Australia during the event.
Chinese defense minister attends ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus in Malaysia
