Hi,
I was wondering if this post was accurate or not, so I asked Gemini.
https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1v2yxhz/chinese_media_announcement_says_to_not_respond_to/
https://iaaspace.org/wp-content/uploads/iaa/Scientific%20Activity/setideclaration.pdf
Gemini:
Yes, it is accurate, though with important context.
The graphic isn't a military warning or a sign of imminent alien contact, but rather a summary of real, updated scientific guidelines issued by the international space community and covered by Chinese media.
What Actually Happened?
Updated SETI Guidelines: In June 2026, the
published its first major revision in over 15 years to the Declaration of Principles Concerning Activities Following the Detection of Extraterrestrial Intelligence.International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) SETI Committee The "No Reply" & UN Consultation Rule: The updated protocols explicitly mandate that no individual astronomer, institution, or single nation should unilaterally reply to a confirmed extraterrestrial signal. Any response is deemed a decision for all humanity, requiring broad international consensus coordinated through the United Nations.
Strict Verification First: Due to modern challenges like social media hoaxes, AI deepfakes, and premature claims, the protocol requires potential extraterrestrial signals to undergo independent verification by separate observatories using different instruments before any public announcement is made.
Media Coverage in China: Chinese state and regional media outlets (such as CnHubei and Red Star News) reported on these newly published guidelines. The graphic featured in the Reddit post translates as:
Don't respond to aliens without authorization (不要擅自回复外星人)
International Academy of Astronautics updated recommendations (国际宇航科学院更新建议)
If extraterrestrial life is discovered, notify the United Nations immediately (发现外星生命 立即通报联合国)