The 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which commenced on Thursday, has taken a significant step in amplifying the voices of the Global South on critical security issues. With over 60 percent of the representatives coming from developing countries, the forum is striving to foster inclusive discussions and collaborative solutions.
In a groundbreaking move, the forum's plenary session agenda for the first time incorporated topics specifically pertinent to the Global South. This inclusion underscores the forum's commitment to addressing diverse security challenges faced by developing nations.
Additionally, the event has seen the participation of multiple scholars from Asia, Africa, and China who are contributing their expertise to these vital discussions. Their involvement marks a first for the forum, highlighting the growing emphasis on regional perspectives in global security discourse.
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