[The ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus will be held in the Philippines. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Opposing any force to kidnap ASEAN and cause trouble] On October 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on October 26. A Reuters reporter asked, regarding the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus to be held in Manila starting this Wednesday, will China send high-level officials or delegations to attend the meeting? Guo Jiakun said that the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus should play a positive role in strengthening dialogue, enhancing mutual trust and promoting cooperation among regional countries. We oppose any force using public weapons for private purposes to kidnap ASEAN and stir up trouble. (The Paper)