Got a heads-up for global affairs geeks! From Sept 17–19, defense and military leaders from 100+ countries will converge at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on the Chinese mainland. 🌏🤝
According to Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese mainland's Ministry of National Defense, this year’s lineup includes reps from Vietnam, Singapore, Russia, France, Nigeria, and Brazil – plus many more. Talk about a virtual UN for security buffs!
What’s on the Agenda?
- 4 Plenary Sessions: Deep dives into global security governance.
- 8 Concurrent Sessions: Streams on Asia-Pacific security cooperation, protecting international order, and ramping up regional peace.
It’s not just talk – this forum is about building bridges, much like open-source devs collaborating on GitHub. When everyone brings ideas to the table, systems run smoother and conflicts shrink.
Marking 80 Years of History
The forum also nods to history, marking 80 years since the Chinese mainland's People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the World Anti-Fascist War, and the founding of the United Nations. Special academic events will explore how those victories still shape peace efforts today.
Why it matters? In our hyper-connected world – from e-commerce to e-sports – a stable Asia-Pacific is the backbone of vibrant economies and digital growth. So whether you’re coding the next big app or streaming your fav K-drama, a secure world keeps us all moving forward. 🚀
Ready to see global leaders geek out on security? Stay tuned as the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum kicks off a conversation that matters to every passport-holder (and keyboard-warrior) out there.
Reference(s):
Defense ministry: Over 100 countries to attend China's security forum
cgtn.com
