China Defence Chief Urges Security Ties Prior to US Summit

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun formally addressed the Xiangshan Forum, emphasizing a shift toward multilateralism and cooperative security frameworks. The address serves as a strategic precursor to the upcoming presidential summit between China and the United States.

Dong identified the current global security environment as being in a state of fragility. He explicitly rejected zero-sum geopolitical competition, framing it as an ineffective mechanism for addressing contemporary international governance challenges.

The minister highlighted China’s intent to prioritize conflict prevention and the regulation of emerging technologies. These policy signals suggest a focus on stabilizing bilateral relations and establishing normative frameworks for technological competition prior to high-level diplomatic engagements.