China's Dong Jun warns of 'zero-sum mindset' at Xiangshan Forum ahead of US summit

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun's keynote at the Xiangshan Forum frames Beijing's stance on global governance and multilateralism, warning against zero-sum thinking. The speech comes just over a week before a US-China presidential summit, signaling an attempt to set a cooperative tone while maintaining firm positions. The address underscores China's push for alternative security frameworks amid heightened great-power competition.