China leans in to hi-tech systems to counter emerging AI-fuelled terror threats

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Zhen, L. (2026, October 16). China leans in to hi-tech systems to counter emerging AI-fuelled terror threats. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3371127/china-leans-hi-tech-systems-counter-emerging-ai-fuelled-terror-threats?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-16 · by Liu Zhen

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China is showcasing high-tech systems at the Great Wall-2026 International Forum on Counterterrorism in Beijing, which took place from Tuesday to Thursday. The forum was attended by over 320 defense experts and military delegates from 62 countries. Discussions centered on how AI and unmanned systems are improving counterterrorism efforts but also introducing new security challenges.
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At the Great Wall-2026 International Forum on Counterterrorism in Beijing, which took place from Tuesday to Thursday, China showcased high-tech equipment aimed at countering AI-fuelled terror threats. The event was attended by over 320 defense experts and military delegates from 62 countries. Discussions centered on how advancements in artificial intelligence and unmanned systems are enhancing counterterrorism operations but also introducing new security risks.

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China leans in to hi-tech systems to counter emerging AI-fuelled terror threats Exhibition at global forum in Beijing showcases Chinese hardware spanning the entire chain of counterterrorism operations The equipment was on display at the Great Wall-2026 International Forum on Counterterrorism, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday and was attended by more than 320 defence experts and military delegates from 62 countries.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-16
2026-10-16 · South China Morning Post
China leans in to hi-tech systems to counter emerging AI-fuelled terror threats · assertive framing

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China leans in to hi-tech systems to counter emerging AI-fuelled terror threats Exhibition at global forum in Beijing showcases Chinese hardware spanning the entire chain of counterterrorism operations The equipment was on display at the Great Wall-2026 International Forum on Counterterrorism, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday and was attended by more than 320 defence experts and military delegates from 62 countries. asserted
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Discussions focused on how advances in artificial intelligence and unmanned systems were enhancing counterterrorism capabilities while creating new and unconventional security risks. asserted
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