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Dong Jun urges against zero-sum mindset at Xiangshan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Summary: China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun delivered a keynote speech at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, warning that a “zero-sum mindset” cannot resolve current problems. In a 20-minute address, he outlined China’s goals for global governance, multilateralism, conflict prevention and the development of emerging technology.
WHO: Dong Jun
WHAT: Gave a keynote speech at the Xiangshan Forum outlining China’s goals for global governance, multilateralism, conflict prevention and emerging technology, and warned against a “zero-sum mindset.”
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: Dong Jun used the speech to warn that a “zero-sum mindset” cannot resolve today’s problems and to set out China’s approach to global governance and security.
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