Greater dialogue as AI, outer space rivalries grow; bigger security role by major powers: China's defence chief

Chinese Defence Chief Dong Jun spoke on Wednesday, Sep 16, at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, calling for greater dialogue amid growing rivalries in artificial intelligence and outer space. He also emphasized the need for a bigger security role by major powers.

The event was held in Beijing and brought together delegates from nearly 100 countries and regions. Among the high-profile attendees were Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and North Korea's Vice Defence Minister Kim Kang-il.