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.