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China’s Dong Jun Calls for Dialogue, Warns Japan

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 3:29 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged a dialogue-based, win-win security model at the 13th Xiangshan Forum.
He warned against hegemonism, militarism and historical revisionism, targeting Japan.
He offered to share China’s military experience and expand joint exercises and cooperation.
The forum ran 15-17 September, drawing delegations from 100 countries.
A Chinese scholar warned Japan’s expanding South China Sea role could harm long-term regional peace.

History

Historical Context

On May 7 1999 a U.S. B-2 bomber, operating under NATO, dropped five JDAM bombs on China’s embassy in Belgrade, killing three Chinese journalists. The attack provoked massive anti-U.S. protests and a Chinese demand for respect of sovereignty that shaped Beijing’s later security stance. In September 2024 Defence Minister Dong Jun echoed that legacy at the Xiangshan Forum, condemning hegemonism and urging multilateral dialogue.

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Story summary

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged a dialogue-based, win-win security model at the 13th Xiangshan Forum.
He warned against hegemonism, militarism and historical revisionism, targeting Japan.
He offered to share China’s military experience and expand joint exercises and cooperation.
The forum ran 15-17 September, drawing delegations from 100 countries.
A Chinese scholar warned Japan’s expanding South China Sea role could harm long-term regional peace.

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