Hey, global citizens! The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum just kicked off with big vibes around “Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development” 🌍✌️. This gathering, set against the 80th anniversaries of World War II’s end and the United Nations’ founding, is all about how we keep peace alive and push ahead as one world.
On September 18—the day marking the Mukden Incident back in 1931—Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun stressed the need to remember history correctly and defend historical justice. “We must build the broadest possible consensus,” he said, mentioning that the Chinese military will “act as a ballast stone for peace” ⚓️, stabilizing global security.
He also touched on cross-strait ties: “Taiwan returning to China is a key component of the post-war international order,” Dong Jun noted, pointing to the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation that restored Taiwan after Japan’s occupation. He reminded everyone that the historical and legal facts put Taiwan within China, and that the People’s Liberation Army stands ready to deter any external military intervention.
Dong Jun summed it up well: “As a force for peace, the stronger China grows, the greater its capacity to deter war becomes.” Whether you’re a news junkie, a budding entrepreneur, or a student of world affairs, the Xiangshan Forum is serving up real talk on how to keep our shared future peaceful and prosperous. Stay tuned! 🔍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
