China has intensified its diplomatic push for Middle East stability while raising alarms about artificial intelligence's unchecked military applications during a March 11 defense briefing. Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin condemned recent unauthorized military strikes against Iran, stating they "seriously violate international law" and threaten regional security frameworks.
"Resorting to force solves no international disputes," Jiang emphasized, urging immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue. The comments come amid growing concerns about conflict spillover effects across the Middle East, with Beijing positioning itself as a voice for multilateral conflict resolution.
In a significant policy address, Jiang also addressed emerging security challenges, criticizing reported U.S. military efforts to integrate commercial AI technologies into combat operations. "Allowing algorithms to dictate life-and-death decisions risks technological runaway," he warned, invoking cinematic dystopian scenarios while advocating for human oversight in military AI systems.
China proposed strengthening UN-centered governance mechanisms for emerging technologies, emphasizing its "AI for good" principle. The stance aligns with Beijing's broader diplomatic efforts to shape global tech ethics standards while safeguarding national sovereignty concerns.
