The Ministry of National Defense said on June 9 spokesman Zhang Xiaogang announced Defense Minister Dong Jun’s invited visit to South Africa — his first in 12 years. Dong met South Africa’s minister of defense and veterans and the two sides agreed to

2026-06-09

The Ministry of National Defense said on June 9 spokesman Zhang Xiaogang announced Defense Minister Dong Jun’s invited visit to South Africa — his first in 12 years. Dong met South Africa’s minister of defense and veterans and the two sides agreed to deepen all‑round pragmatic military cooperation, focusing on enhanced strategic communication, strengthened institutional mechanisms, professional exchanges, and expanded education and training to serve as a model for Global South military cooperation.