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[INTERNATIONAL] · Canada, United States, China, France, Japan · 24 sources

Victoria hosts 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference

The 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) conference is being co-hosted by Canada and the United States in Victoria. The event, running from August 31 to September 3, brings together military leaders from 29 countries, including NATO partners and Indo-Pacific nations.

During the opening ceremony, Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty emphasized that while geography and capabilities vary among nations, the responsibility to preserve peace and defend sovereignty is shared. U.S. Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine highlighted the importance of deepening regional integration and increasing collective security through enhanced training, information exchange, and maritime awareness.

Notable attendees include delegations from China, led by Gen. Yang Zhibin of the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command, as well as representatives from close allies such as France and Japan.

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Dan Caine · David McGuinty · Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) conference · Victoria · Yang Zhibin

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