China defence minister urges nations to curb regressive historical trends
Defence Minister Dong Jun opened the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum by urging nations to stop provocative acts, curb regressive historical trends, and end militarism. Dong called for increased international oversight of artificial intelligence and greater dialogue regarding space and the deep sea. In a milder address, he warned against coercion but avoided mentioning Taiwan, the United States, or Japan. The forum also featured remarks from the Secretary-General of ASEAN, while other participants noted that a lack of mutual trust continues to hinder US-China relations.
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- ✓ Defence Minister Dong Jun opened the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
- ✓ Dong Jun urged nations to curb regressive historical trends and end provocative acts.
- ✓ The Chinese defence chief warned against militarism and coercion.
- ✓ Dong Jun called for increased oversight and dialogue regarding AI.
What changed
Defence Minister Dong Jun used the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum to advocate for AI oversight and a rejection of militarism.
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China Defence Minister Dong Jun Calls for AI Oversight and End to Militarism
Defence Minister Dong Jun opened the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum by urging nations to stop provocative acts, curb regressive historical trends, and end militarism. Dong called for increased international oversight of artificial intelligence and greater dialogue regarding space and the deep sea. In a milder address, he warned against coercion but avoided mentioning Taiwan, the United States, or Japan. The forum also featured remarks from the Secretary-General of ASEAN, while other participants noted that a lack of mutual trust continues to hinder US-China relations.
Why it matters
The Xiangshan Forum is a key security dialogue hosted by Beijing to project its strategic views. This session occurs as officials anticipate a summit between President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
What is confirmed
- Defence Minister Dong Jun opened the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
- Dong Jun urged nations to curb regressive historical trends and end provocative acts.
- The Chinese defence chief warned against militarism and coercion.
- Dong Jun called for increased oversight and dialogue regarding AI.
- The Secretary-General of ASEAN delivered remarks at the forum.
Still unconfirmed
- The forum took place ahead of an expected Trump-Xi summit.
What to watch next
- Official transcripts of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum
- Details of the anticipated summit between President Xi and Donald Trump
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (11)
- Reuters — China defence minister urges nations to curb regressive historical trends
- Reuters — China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum
- South China Morning Post — Defence chief Dong Jun omits Taiwan in milder Xiangshan Forum address
- Bloomberg.com — China Defense Minister Urges Nations to Step Up AI Oversight
- Al Jazeera — China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention
- Yahoo — China defence chief warns against militarism at Beijing security forum
- South China Morning Post — US-China ties haunted by lack of mutual trust, Beijing Xiangshan Forum told
- CNA — Ahead of expected Trump-Xi summit, China's defence chief calls for greater dialogue over AI, space and deep sea
- South China Morning Post — Chinese defence chief skirts flashpoints at Xiangshan Forum ahead of Xi-Trump summit
- asean.org — Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum
- China Daily — China's message of peace to the world
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