Dong Jun, Male, originally from Yantai, Shandong Province, was born in 1961. He graduated from Dalian Naval Academy.
Early Career and Education:
In 1978, Dong Jun was admitted to Dalian Naval Academy. Upon his graduation, he joined the Navy and began a long-term service in naval headquarters.
Career Progression:
Dong Jun’s career in the Navy saw a steady progression through various significant roles:
– He served as the Director of the Military Training Department at the Navy Headquarters.
– He was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the North Sea Fleet.
– He took on the role of Commander of Naval Unit 92269.
Promotions and Key Appointments:
– July 2012: At the age of 51, Dong Jun was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.
– 2013: He was appointed Deputy Commander of the East Sea Fleet.
– December 2014: Dong Jun transitioned to the role of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy.
– January 2017: He became the Leader of the Guangdong-based Troops.
– March 2017: He was promoted to Deputy Commander of the Southern Theater Command.
– July 2018: At the age of 57, Dong Jun was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral.
Recent Leadership:
– August 2021: Dong Jun was promoted to Commander of the Navy.
– September 2021: At the age of 59, he achieved the rank of Admiral.
Minister of Defense:
– December 2023: After serving as Navy Commander for two years, Dong Jun stepped down. He was succeeded by newly promoted Admiral Hu Zhongming, who became the latest (10th) Navy Commander.
– December 29, 2023: The 7th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress decided to appoint Dong Jun as Minister of Defense.
Public Appearance:
On December 25, CCTV’s “Xinwen Lianbo” broadcast showed Dong Jun seated in the front row of the podium during the promotion ceremony for the rank of Admiral.
Minister of Defense Dong Jun attended the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue and delivered a keynote speech.
