What Happened
Beijing Outlines Military Cooperation and Security Initiatives
The Ministry of National Defense of China held a press conference on October 29, 2026, to discuss various military cooperation and security initiatives. The conference was attended by Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, who outlined China’s plans to participate in the 13th International Army Cadets Week and host the 5th China-ASEAN Mid-and-junior Level Officer Exchange. China’s defense minister did not attend the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, reportedly due to disagreements with the host country, the Philippines. The press conference was first reported by China Military, the official website of the Ministry of National Defense.