BEIJING — The Chinese Defense Ministry will host an informal meeting between Chinese and ASEAN defense ministers from Oct 15-16 in Beijing, in order to boost trust and cooperation in the defense field.

New spokesperson Wu Qian of the Chinese Defense Ministry made the announcement on Sept 24 at a monthly press briefing.

Wu said Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan is expected to have in-depth discussions with ASEAN countries’ defense officers and participants from the ASEAN Secretariat.

The meeting will focus on the subject of enhancing defense and security cooperation to build China-ASEAN shared community, said the spokesperson.