More than 300 participants from about 50 countries analyzed the new characteristics of this scourge and discussed the use of intelligent technologies against attacks.

For four days, representatives exchanged views on topics such as the current environment of unmanned counterterrorism operations, relevant tactics, and equipment development and application.

According to the organizers, this is the fifth edition of the Forum since its inauguration in 2016.

Beijing belongs to 12 global counterterrorism conventions. In recent years, China has also facilitated the formulation of documents such as the Shanghai Convention on Combating Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism and the Agreement of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on Border Defense Cooperation.

The Foreign Ministry has declared on several occasions its strong rejection of all forms of terrorism, while advocating respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

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