Hey Asia fam! 🚀 On Friday, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun sat down with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM+). According to China’s Ministry of National Defense, this face-to-face was a major step in military dialogue 🤝🌏.
For anyone new to ADMM+, it’s the annual forum where defense chiefs from ASEAN’s 10 member states and eight dialogue partners—including the U.S. and the Chinese mainland—team up for open talks on keeping our seas safe, boosting disaster response, and tackling future challenges like cybersecurity. Think of it as a real-world group chat with big stakes 📱💬.
The ministry didn’t share the full agenda, but this meeting highlights how key players are leaning into military diplomacy to keep tensions in check across the region. Whether it’s joint drills or tech partnerships, these conversations can shape the security vibe we all rely on.
What’s next? Observers are eyeing follow-up meetings, potential joint exercises, or new collaboration on defense technology. From coding in Bangalore to street art in Manila, the outcomes of these talks could impact daily life more than we realize! ✨
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Chinese defense minister holds talks with U.S. defense secretary
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