China's defense minister calls for boosting regional peace

BEIJING -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Saturday called for continuous efforts to enhance defense and security cooperation, and inject more positive energy into regional peace and stability.

Dong made the remarks while meeting separately with Fijian Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua, and Stergomena Lawrence Tax, Tanzania's minister of defense and national service.

The two guests are in Beijing to attend the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which opened on Friday.