Hey fam! 🌏 This week at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun dropped some major wisdom: in a world facing wild challenges—from climate shocks to cyber threats—cooperation is the real deal for lasting peace. 🤝✨
Dong Jun kicked off his keynote on Thursday by pointing out that going solo isn’t gonna cut it. Instead, he’s calling for fresh security partnerships with everyone—think digital defense squads, joint disaster relief drills, and open chats on emerging tech like AI and 5G. 📱💡
Why does this matter for us in South and Southeast Asia? With growing regional hubs from Bengaluru to Jakarta, we’re all about tech innovation and social impact. Stronger ties mean smoother cross-border projects, shared resources in times of crisis (hello, monsoon season 🌧️), and a safer digital space for our startups and creators.
Bottom line: teamwork makes the dream work. Whether you’re coding a new app in Sri Lanka or launching a green start-up in Vietnam, global collaboration today sets the stage for a peaceful tomorrow. Let’s stay tuned and stay connected! 🔗
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Chinese Defense Minister: Cooperation only path to lasting peace
cgtn.com
