Over 1,800 leaders, defense chiefs, and scholars from 99 delegations gathered in Beijing this week for the 10th Xiangshan Forum, where global security took center stage. Amid escalating crises in Gaza and Ukraine, the event spotlighted diplomacy as the ultimate weapon for peace .
The Forum’s timing couldn’t be more urgent: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that Middle East tensions could send oil prices soaring to $157 a barrel, while the World Bank flagged risks of food insecurity and economic destabilization. With conflicts derailing UN Sustainable Development Goals, delegates stressed that \"security isn’t a solo mission\"—it’s a global team effort .
Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, called for \"deeper trust and collaboration\" to tackle threats like regional instability and climate-linked disasters. The message? From TikTok trends to trade wars, today’s challenges require a playlist of solutions—not a single track .
While debates heated up over how to fix our geopolitical rollercoaster , one thing stayed clear: Peace isn’t just a hashtag. It’s humanity’s ultimate group project
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Beijing Xiangshan Forum injects vitality in pursuit of global peace
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