The recently concluded 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum underscored the critical importance of global security in today's volatile landscape. With the world grappling with multiple conflicts, including the Israeli-Palestinian situation and the enduring strife between Russia and Ukraine, the forum served as a pivotal platform for dialogue and cooperation.
This year's theme, \"Common Security, Lasting Peace,\" aligned seamlessly with China's Global Security Initiative (GSI), emphasizing the need for collective action against unprecedented global challenges. In his keynote speech, General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, addressed the diverse audience from over 90 countries and regions. He highlighted that win-win cooperation is essential for overcoming current obstacles and cautioned against outdated ideologies that foster division.
General Zhang stressed the necessity of vigilance against actions that escalate conflicts and fuel confrontations, urging nations to avoid strategic misjudgments that could lead to catastrophic outcomes. His remarks resonated deeply in a forum where voices like Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned of the dangers posed by the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, pointing out the peril of a direct military clash between nuclear-armed states.
The forum also witnessed participation from the United States, with Xanthi Carras representing the Department of Defense. This event coincided closely with a significant meeting between U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Washington. In their joint remarks, Wang Yi emphasized the need for in-depth and comprehensive dialogue between China and the United States, to which Blinken agreed, reinforcing the forum's message of sustained international communication.
As global tensions persist, the Beijing Xiangshan Forum remains a crucial venue for fostering dialogue, promoting security initiatives, and encouraging collaborative efforts to achieve lasting peace worldwide.
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Xiangshan Forum succeeds in advancing security in dangerous times
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