DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 342/09
Thursday, 15 October 2009
PEOPLE’S LIBERATION ARMY GENERAL CHEN’S VISIT TO
AUSTRALIA
What:
There will be an opportunity for the media to film and photograph
Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Chief of General Staff,
General Chen Bingde who will inspect the Australian Defence Force
Federation Guard.
Where:
Forecourt between R1 and R2, Blamey Square, Russell.
When:
Thursday, 15 October 2009. Media should assemble at 0830 for a 0855
start.
Background:
General Chen Bingde is visiting Canberra to participate in Australia and China’s
annual Defence Strategic Dialogue with the Secretary of Defence and the Chief of the
Defence Force.
Media Note:
No interview opportunities are available.
Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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