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Beijing Xiangshan Forum security discussions

Overview

The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, marking its 20th anniversary, convened in Beijing from September 15 to 17 under the theme “Build Consensus on Stability, Advance Security Governance Together.” The event drew nearly 100 delegations, including over 60 ministerial or chief of staff level representatives.

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun opened the forum, calling for an end to provocative acts and warning against “hegemony, militarism and historical revisionism.” He advocated for multilateralism and international dialogue to resolve security issues, suggesting that nations should consult on the military application of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and space.

A significant diplomatic development at the forum was the attendance of a high-level North Korean delegation led by Vice Defense Minister Kim Kang-il. This high-ranking presence follows a June summit between Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping and marks a shift from previous years when only military attaches attended.

Other notable participants included Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang, who presented views on strengthening the foundations of the international order. Minister Dong also engaged in bilateral meetings with defense officials from several nations, including Myanmar, Brunei, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia, to promote military cooperation.

Entities

Dong Jun · China · Xiangshan Forum · Beijing Xiangshan Forum · Ministry of National Defense

Timeline

3 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
Xiangshan Forum in Beijing gathers global defense leaders
The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum is underway, featuring global defense leaders discussing security governance, multilateralism, and the risks of AI military use in an evolving international landscape.
5 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Beijing Xiangshan Forum opens to discuss global security
The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum is held in Beijing from Sept 15-17, gathering nearly 100 delegations to discuss global security governance, strategic stability, and military technology.

Sources

aljazeera.com · antaranews.com · berliner-zeitung.de · bhaskarhindi.com · breitbart.com · chinanewscenter.com · chinesepress.com · en.baoquocte.vn · epaper.xkb.com.cn · fnn.jp · fr.vietnamplus.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · ladiscussione.com · m.koreatimes.co.kr · namibiadailynews.info · news.az · prensa-latina.cu · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com · sputniknews.cn · sputniknews.vn · srnnews.com · tvsantiago.icrt.cu · villagevoicenews.com

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