As global tensions rise from Ukraine to Gaza, the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum emerged as a rare bright spot for dialogue, drawing leaders from over 90 countries and regions to tackle pressing security challenges. Under the theme ‘Common Security, Lasting Peace’, the event amplified China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) – a roadmap for collaboration in an era the Chinese Foreign Ministry calls \"a crossroads in history.\"
🔊 General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, set the tone: \"Win-win cooperation is critical… We must reject Cold War mentalities dividing the world.\" His remarks highlighted concerns over escalating conflicts, including Russia’s warning about nuclear risks in Ukraine and Africa’s unresolved disputes.
🌟 While U.S.-China relations remained under scrutiny, the forum coincided with high-level talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken. Wang emphasized \"in-depth and comprehensive dialogue\" – a sentiment Blinken publicly endorsed, sparking cautious optimism.
💡 Experts say the gathering proves multilateral platforms matter more than ever. With migrαtion crises, regional wars, and ideological divides testing global stability, the forum’s focus on cooperative solutions offers a counter-narrative to polarization. As General Zhang urged: \"Strategic misjudgments could cost us everything.\"
