https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-defence-minister-urges-nations-to-curb-regressive-historical-trendsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-defence-minister-urges-nations-to-curb-regressive-historical-trendshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-defence-minister-urges-nations-to-curb-regressive-historical-trends#u73272Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:21:18 +0000Defence 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 mattersThe Xiangshan