Dong Jun Takes Softer Line on US at Xiangshan Forum as Xi Prepares for Trump Summit The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is often seen as an extension of China's national interests, and its military leaders are expected to articulate the country's strategic priorities with clarity.
However, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun's address at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing last week suggested a more measured tone from the PLA's top brass.
Retired senior colonel Zhou Bo, now a fellow at the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, described Dong Jun's speech as notably mild.