Military Experts Urge Diplomacy Over Confrontation 🌏
At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting this week, scholars and defense analysts made a unified call for de-escalation in the South China Sea. Emphasizing collaboration, experts urged stakeholders to "step back from confrontation" and prioritize dialogue to tackle maritime disputes.
💡 The discussions highlighted the need for shared solutions amid rising regional tensions, with appeals for transparency and trust-building measures. "Finding common ground isn’t optional—it’s essential for stability," one academic stressed during the session.
🚢 With over $3 trillion in annual trade passing through these waters, the stakes are sky-high for global commerce and climate-resilient coastal communities. Could this forum pave the way for a new chapter in Asia-Pacific cooperation? Analysts say keeping communication channels open is key.
