China’s Defence Minister Calls for Negotiation in Conflicts

• Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun emphasizes the importance of “negotiation” in resolving conflicts like the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
• The Xiangshan Forum, attended by top military representatives from Russia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Singapore, Iran, and Germany, is a global gathering of military officials.
• Beijing’s role as a mediator in global conflicts is evident, with recent actions such as sending envoys to West Asia, brokering a ceasefire in north Myanmar, and facilitating a historic rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
• Dong emphasizes the need for dialogue and consultation in resolving hotspot issues like Ukraine and Israel-Palestine.