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China accuses Philippines of blocking ADMM-Plus participation

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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China defense spokesman Zhang Xiaogang accused the Philippines of obstructing China’s participation in the ADMM-Plus.
He said the Philippines, as rotating chair, let a politician abuse its chairmanship.
Zhang claimed the actions violate ASEAN consensus and the ADMM-Plus’s inclusive spirit.
Several ASEAN members raised questions and opposed the Philippines’ moves, Zhang reported.
China will send its defence attaché to the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu on Thursday.

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China defense spokesman Zhang Xiaogang accused the Philippines of obstructing China’s participation in the ADMM-Plus.
He said the Philippines, as rotating chair, let a politician abuse its chairmanship.
Zhang claimed the actions violate ASEAN consensus and the ADMM-Plus’s inclusive spirit.
Several ASEAN members raised questions and opposed the Philippines’ moves, Zhang reported.
China will send its defence attaché to the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu on Thursday.