This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nationsevents that reshaped the global order.
At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum in the Chinese mainland, CGTNs Zhao Yunfei convened military experts from Asia and Europe. They agreed that the challenges once thought defeated have adapted, emerging in new guises that test diplomacy, technology, and societies worldwide.
Retired Admiral Li Wei from Asia highlighted how ideological rifts and regional tensions mirror patterns seen in the 1940sbut with digital weapons like cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Meanwhile, European defense analyst Dr. Marie Dupont pointed to climate-induced resource strains and pandemics as modern battlefields demanding a collective response.
Experts underscored that global unity is no longer optional. From strengthening multilateral institutions to investing in humanitarian and resilience-building initiatives, they argued that collaboration across borders will determine whether the world can stand firm against these evolving threats.
As we reflect on these landmark anniversaries, the call from Xiangshan is clear: yesterday's victory was won through solidarity, and tomorrow's security depends on renewing that same spirit on a global scale.
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cgtn.com
