From June 15 to 19, 2026, a delegation from the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University participated in a series of international conferences and Track II dialogues on artificial intelligence (AI) in Geneva. During the visit, the delegation engaged with government officials, representatives of international organizations, and experts from leading think tanks to discuss AI safety and governance, while sharing China's perspectives on the responsible development and governance of AI.

Contributing to UN Discussions on AI in the Military Domain

From June 15 to 17, CISS participated in the United Nations Informal Consultations on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain on International Peace and Security, convened pursuant to UN General Assembly Resolution 80/58. The consultations brought together representatives from UN Member States, international organizations, academia, and industry to exchange views on the responsible use of AI in military applications.

During the session on "Foundational Terms and Concepts," Xiao Qian, Deputy Director of CISS, delivered a presentation outlining China's understanding of key concepts related to military AI, drawing on relevant Chinese policy documents and official positions.

On June 17, the CISS delegation held two Track II dialogue meetings respectively with the Brookings Institution and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD). The meetings focused on AI governance and international security, serving as an intersessional meeting of the China-U.S. Track II Dialogue on AI and International Security and a preparatory meeting for the China-Europe Track II Dialogue on AI Safety and Governance. Participants exchanged views on emerging policy challenges and discussed ways to further advance the two dialogue mechanisms.

From June 18 to 19, CISS participated in the Second Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics (AISE26), organized by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).

At the conference, Xiao Qian delivered a keynote presentation introducing the China-U.S. Track II Dialogue on AI and International Security, a flagship CISS initiative. She shared the project's research findings and practical experience, highlighting its role in promoting scholarly exchanges, enhancing mutual understanding, and fostering dialogue between Chinese and American experts on AI governance.

During the Geneva visit, the delegation met with Ambassador Shen Jian, China's Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs to the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva, who briefed participants on China's positions regarding AI-related international discussions and encouraged continued academic engagement in global policy dialogues.

The delegation also held discussions with Reto Wollenmann, Senior Adviser for AI and International Security at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs; Harry Verweij, AI Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands; and Joost van Oostenbruggen, Senior Policy Officer for Emerging Technologies at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In addition, the delegation visited the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), where discussions focused on AI safety, international governance, and emerging security challenges.

The CISS delegation included Xiao Qian, Deputy Director of CISS; Sun Chenghao, Fellow at CISS; Li Qiang, Director of the Institute of Military Law and Associate Professor at China University of Political Science and Law; Qi Haotian, Deputy Director of the Center for International Security and Peace Studies and Associate Professor at Peking University; Zhang Ling, Former Associate Professor at the College of National Security, National Defense University; Jiang Tianjiao, Associate Professor at the Institute for Global Public Policy, Fudan University; and Zheng Lefeng, Doctoral Researcher at CISS.

The Geneva visit formed part of CISS's broader efforts to contribute to international discussions on AI governance and to strengthen academic and policy exchanges on AI and international security. CISS will continue to engage with international partners, advance research on AI governance, and promote dialogue on the responsible development and governance of artificial intelligence.