China's Minister of National Defense Dong Jun rallied for stronger global governance collaboration during high-profile talks with defense leaders from Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Namibia, Rwanda, and Senegal at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum this week. The event, held September 17-19, 2025, spotlighted China's push for a 'community with a shared future for humanity.'
💬 'Strategic communication and security cooperation are key to tackling global risks,' Dong emphasized, highlighting plans to deepen military partnerships. Representatives from participating nations echoed the sentiment, pledging to boost defense ties with Beijing.
🔍 Why it matters: The forum comes amid rising geopolitical tensions, positioning China as a bridge-builder in multilateral security efforts. With themes like AI warfare and climate-driven conflicts on the agenda, young professionals and policy watchers are calling it 'Coachella for geopolitics' – minus the flower crowns.
