China News Agency, Beijing, May 27 (Reporter Li Chun) At the regular press conference of the Ministry of National Defense of China on the 27th, spokesperson Tan Kefei introduced China's participation in the security policy meeting of the 18th ASEAN Regional Forum.
Tan Kefei said that on the morning of May 27, the 18th ASEAN Regional Forum Security Policy Conference was held in the form of video. The participants focused on international and regional issues, the threats and challenges of emerging technologies to defense security, and the establishment of mutual trust and development in the Asia-Pacific region. Exchanged views on issues such as cooperation.
Tan Kefei said that the head of the International Military Cooperation Office of the Central Military Commission attended the meeting and introduced China’s views on the current international and regional situation. He emphasized that facing unprecedented challenges, all countries need unprecedented unity, and they should stand on the right side of history and adhere to true multilateralism. It positively evaluated the important role of the ASEAN Regional Forum in maintaining regional peace and stability; expounded China’s position and propositions on the militarization of emerging technologies, and put forward China’s suggestions on the development of defense and security cooperation under epidemic conditions.
Tan Kefei said that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China-ASEAN dialogue relations. The Chinese military will continue to actively participate in relevant ASEAN defense and security cooperation mechanisms, and make greater contributions to the development of China-ASEAN strategic partnership and regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.
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