Source record CMC Political Work Department · 2026-08-19

Chinese defense minister commends Timor-Leste for upholding strategic autonomy

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Desk	China Desk
Publishing institution	CMC Political Work Department
Source outlet	China Military Online (EN) (china_mil_online)
Source language	en — an attribute of the source, not of this record
Source-stated publication date	2026-08-19
Original URL	http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/H_251454/L_251456/16480236.html
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DILI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- China commends Timor-Leste for upholding strategic autonomy and standing firm for fairness and justice, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said here on Tuesday. Dong made the remarks during his meeting with Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos-Horta. Dong noted that China firmly supports the development of Timor-Leste's national defense and military, and is willing to work with Timor-Leste to take military-to-military relations to a new level. Ramos-Horta thanked China for its long-standing support and assistance since Timor-Leste's independence, and expressed the hope that the two militaries will deepen and expand practical cooperation. He said Timor-Leste firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China and other countries in the region to build the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation.

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Source text. CMC Political Work Department. "Chinese defense minister commends Timor-Leste for upholding strategic autonomy." China Military Online (EN), 2026-08-19. http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/H_251454/L_251456/16480236.html.

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