Chinese military leadership called for joint action to address risks linked to the abusive military use of emerging technologies during the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing. Defense Minister Dong Jun urged nations to establish global AI oversight to prevent the escalation of a strategic rivalry with the US. The initiative seeks to create international frameworks for managing how new tech is integrated into military applications to avoid misuse.

The minister demanded an end to provocative acts and the resurgence of regressive historical trends, remarks Reuters described as a critique of Japan. Dong Jun warned that security risks must be identified and defused early to stop small areas of friction from escalating into major disputes. He highlighted that military force cannot address the root causes of international problems.