It felt like the stage was set for real talk as the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum kicked off on Thursday at the Beijing International Convention Center. For the first time ever, the forum introduced its brand-new "High-end Dialogues" segment—an inviting space where top minds from the Chinese mainland and beyond can share, challenge, and grow together. 🌏✨
Experts and scholars from around the world joined the fun, but one standout moment was an interview with Mustafa Mahdi Al-Ramah, president of the Iraqi Defense University for Military Studies. He gave a shoutout to China's infrastructure and education wins and dropped some truth bombs on future collabs: "If participating countries are willing to move toward the outcomes of such meetings, I believe they will be effective." 🚀
This year's theme—"Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development"—signals big ambitions. The forum dives into pressing global security challenges, bringing together voices from developed nations, emerging powers, small and medium-sized countries, and even conflict-affected regions. 📌 Compared to past editions, the uptick in former political and military heavyweights (plus top scholars) makes the conversation more diverse, representative, and, most importantly, balanced.
"It's a golden chance for open dialogue," says participant Pan Qinghua. "Being able to share perspectives and seek common ground at the forum helps avoid conflict and promote balance." It's like the ultimate power-up for international cooperation—one conversation at a time. 🎮🤝
Let's see how these "High-end Dialogues" will light the spark for collaboration that shapes our global future. 🌟
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Beijing Xiangshan Forum introduces 'High-end Dialogues' with experts
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