Beijing Xiangshan Forum

The Beijing Xiangshan Forum (Chinese: 北京香山论坛), also known as the Xiangshan Forum (Chinese: 香山论坛), was founded in 2006 by the Chinese Society of Military Science as a track II dialogue venue addressing Asia-Pacific security issues.[1][2][3]

History

Beginning with its fifth session in 2014, the forum was promoted to track one-and-a-half dialogue status, greatly expanding its scope and size.[4] Defense ministers or military officials from Asia-Pacific countries, as well as key states outside the area, international organization representatives, former military and political personalities, and notable scholars are now among the participants. Since its sixth session in 2015, the Chinese Academy of Military Science has co-hosted the event with the China Society for International Strategic Studies. It has gradually evolved into Asia-Pacific's main high-level defense and security conversation platform, with the goal of developing confidence, resolving doubts, forging consensus, and extending cooperation.[5][6]

The eighth session of 2018 was dubbed the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.[7] The theme, "Building a New Security Partnership Based on Equality, Mutual Trust, and Win-Win Cooperation," drew approximately 500 delegates from 74 countries and international organizations.[7] The ninth session of 2019 focused on "Maintaining the International Order and Building Peace in the Asia-Pacific Region".[8] Over 1,300 people participated, including representatives from 76 countries and eight international organizations, as well as specialists, professors, and observers from other countries.[9]

The theme for the 10th Forum in 2023 was "Common Security, Lasting Peace," and approximately 1,800 people attended,[10] including officials from 99 countries and six international organizations, as well as experts, scholars, and spectators.[11][12]

The 11th Forum in 2024, themed "Building Peace Together, Sharing a Future," drew over 1,800 people, including official representatives from over 100 countries and international organizations, as well as professionals, scholars, and observers from around the world. The 12th Forum took place from September 17 to 19, 2025, at the Beijing International Convention Center, with the theme "Safeguarding the International Order, Promoting Peaceful Development Together."[13]

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