China’s foreign minister urges stronger governance of deep sea and outer space

XIONGAN, China, Oct 23 (Reuters) China s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for stronger ​governance of the deep ‌sea, polar regions and outer space as he addressed the opening of the country s Global ‌Governance ​Forum in Xiongan ⁠on Friday. • Wang ⁠said artificial intelligence should remain under human control and be used for the ​benefit of humanity • The rise of the Global ⁠South is the ⁠most momentous shift the ​world has seen since World ​War Two, Wang said, calling ‌for greater representation of the Global South in international affairs • Wang reiterated that ⁠the multilateral trading system should be safeguarded • The 3-day forum, introduced ⁠last ‌year by President Xi ⁠Jinping, is Beijing s ​diplomatic ‌push for multilateralism and ​a reformed ⁠and more equitable global governance system as it sees the current system as deficient (Reporting by Joe Cash;Editing by ​Ros Russell)