The Chinese Navy will host the 2026 Western Pacific Naval Forum Medical Seminar.

Source: Global Times
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On the afternoon of October 16, Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released information regarding recent military-related issues.

Chen Xi: From October 21 to 22, the Chinese Navy will hold the 2026 Western Pacific Naval Forum Medical Seminar in Shanghai, inviting representatives from member countries and observer countries of the Western Pacific Naval Forum to attend. The theme of this seminar is "Maritime Medical Support in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Countermeasures," focusing on discussions and exchanges on topics such as maritime medical support and casualty treatment, maritime disaster medicine and emergency rescue, medical support for submarine rescue, and training for maritime medical support forces, further strengthening cooperation and communication in the field of maritime medical rescue, and contributing to the construction of a community of shared health for humanity.

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Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
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Not applicable
Activity
China's Navy will host a medical seminar
Location
Shanghai
Unit
Chinese Navy
Time
October 21-22, 2026
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Summary

The Chinese Navy will host the 2026 West Pacific Naval Forum Medical Seminar in Shanghai on October 21-22, 2026. The seminar will focus on maritime medical support, addressing challenges and strategies in the era of artificial intelligence. Representatives from member and observer countries of the forum will participate to enhance cooperation in maritime medical rescue efforts.

Key Facts
  • The Chinese Navy will host the 2026 West Pacific Naval Forum Medical Seminar.
  • The seminar will take place in Shanghai on October 21-22, 2026.
  • The theme is 'Maritime Medical Support in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Countermeasures.'
  • Representatives from member and observer countries of the West Pacific Naval Forum will be invited.
  • The seminar aims to enhance cooperation in maritime medical rescue.