China has doubled down on its push for Middle East peace while sounding alarms about artificial intelligence's unchecked military use in 2026. At a Wednesday press briefing, Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin urged immediate de-escalation in regional conflicts and criticized unauthorized military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran as violations of international law.
War Without Winners
"The Middle East isn't a video game battlefield – real lives are at stake," Jiang stated, emphasizing China's opposition to "law-of-the-jungle" tactics. He warned prolonged conflict risks creating a "dangerous abyss" impacting neighboring regions.
Terminator Warnings 🤯
In a pop culture-flavored critique, Jiang compared unrestricted AI militarization to dystopian sci-fi: "When algorithms control life-and-death decisions, we edge closer to 'Terminator' scenarios." China advocates maintaining human control over military AI systems and opposes tech-driven dominance campaigns.
The spokesperson proposed UN-centered governance for AI development, stressing: "Smart tech should serve civilization, not destroy it."
