Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the integration of advanced technology in border defense, advocating for a “smart system.”br br What Happened: In a recent group study session attended by the Communist Party's top policymaking body, the 24-member Politburo, Xi emphasized the need for “technological empowerment” in border defense, South China Morning Post reported on Thursday. He advocated for the creation of a “comprehensive and smart management and control system.