The 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum recently wrapped up, centered around the theme “Building Peace Together, Sharing a Future.” Over 100 countries, along with international organizations, scholars, and observers, came together for meaningful discussions founded on principles of equality, openness, inclusivity, and mutual learning. The participants collectively sought pathways for peaceful development, focusing on enhancing positive forces to maintain peace and stability while advocating for a balanced multipolar world. Their collaborative efforts aimed to address global security challenges and contribute thoughtful insights towards creating a community with a shared future for humanity.
Security issues are crucial for national welfare and lie at the heart of the noble cause of global peace and development, profoundly impacting humanity’s fate. The contemporary international security landscape has become increasingly intricate, characterized by intensifying geopolitical rivalries, the rise of regional hotspots, increasing arms races, a resurgence of Cold War mentalities, and a growing array of non-traditional security challenges. There is a palpable yearning among people worldwide for peace and security, coupled with a pressing call for unity and cooperation.
In a message delivered to the forum, President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to global security initiatives in the face of unprecedented global changes. He highlighted that China aims to foster consensus among various parties, tackle the root causes of international conflicts, and bolster global security governance, tirelessly striving to cultivate a world marked by enduring peace and universal security.
Resolving international security dilemmas necessitates sound guiding principles. China advocates for building a community with a shared future and actively engages in global security initiatives. It has responsibly contributed to global peace and stability by addressing specific regional challenges—issuing position papers on crises such as Ukraine, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the situation in Afghanistan, as well as successfully mediating the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and promoting internal reconciliation within Palestine. Attendees at the Xiangshan Forum underscored China’s proactive role in mediating conflicts and fostering dialogue, cementing its status as a significant player in global security maintenance.
Enhancing unity and cooperation, alongside improving communication and understanding, is vital for nations to face challenges and create a shared future. The influence of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum continues to expand, establishing itself as an essential platform for international public security and the promotion of global security initiatives. China earnestly hopes that all parties adhere to principles of fairness and justice, embrace openness and inclusivity, and promote greater understanding through dialogue and trust-building exchanges. This year’s forum concentrated on urgent security concerns within the international community, featuring sessions on topics like “Security Cooperation and Prosperity in the Asia-Pacific” and “The Trend of Multipolarization and International Order,” mirroring a collective aspiration for enhanced cooperation among nations.
In celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, President Xi emphasized the need for countries in the Global South to jointly serve as stabilizing forces for peace, advocating for the resolution of disputes through peaceful means and constructive participation in political resolutions to regional issues. This year’s forum saw over 60 representatives from Global South countries, including a dedicated session titled “The Global South and World Peace Development,” amplifying their voices on peace and security matters. This not only highlights the Xiangshan Forum as a platform for equality and sharing but also underscores the necessity for both developed and developing nations, irrespective of their size or status, to engage equally in international affairs, articulate their interests, and uphold their legitimate rights—all essential for maintaining world peace and security and advancing human civilization as a whole.
“History and reality remind us that all nations must share the responsibility of safeguarding peace, pursue the path of peaceful development together, and collaboratively seek, protect, and share peace.” China remains steadfast in its commitment to work with all parties to implement global security initiatives, thereby upholding world security and stability and advancing the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity.