BEIJING, Aug. 13 -- General Liu Zhenli, member of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and chief of staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department, held talks with the visiting Admiral David Johnston, chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Beijing on August 13, 2025.

The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Australia relations and mil-to-mil ties, international and regional security situations, and issues of common concern, and agreed to strengthen defense dialogue and promote the development of bilateral military relations.

8月13日，中央军委委员、中央军委联合参谋部参谋长刘振立同来华访问的澳大利亚国防军司令约翰斯顿举行会谈，双方就两国两军关系、国际和地区安全形势及共同关心的问题深入交换意见，同意在防务领域加强对话，推动两军关系向前发展。