China's Defense Minister Calls for Global Security 'Consensus,' Urges AI and Space Cooperation
Dong Jun addressed the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum without mentioning Taiwan or the South China Sea disputes, according to Anadolu Agency.
China's Defense Minister Dong Jun called for greater international consensus on global security issues and cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and outer space, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Dong made the remarks in an address to the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, a security and defense conference held in the Chinese capital, the report said.
According to Anadolu Agency, Dong's speech did not include any reference to Taiwan or the South China Sea, two issues that have been recurring flashpoints in China's relations with the United States and regional neighbors.
The Beijing Xiangshan Forum is an annual gathering that brings together military officials, diplomats and security experts from various countries to discuss defense and security cooperation, according to the report.
Further details of Dong's remarks, including specific proposals on AI and space cooperation, were not immediately available beyond the summary provided by Anadolu Agency.
Sources
- China’s defense chief calls for ‘consensus’ in global security, cooperation in AI, outer space — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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