The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum opens at the Beijing International Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 18, 2025. (Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua)

BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum concluded on Friday after in-depth discussions focused on the theme of "Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development."

The event, which began on Wednesday, attracted over 1,800 participants, including official delegates, experts, scholars and observers from more than 100 countries, regions and international organizations.

Participants engaged in discussions on topics such as "Building a Just and Equitable Global Security Governance System," "Strategic Mutual Trust and Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region," "International Order and Global Security and Stability," and "Building Regional Peace Through Dialogue and Consultation."

The forum also featured a leading experts' dialogue, a young military officers and scholars' seminar, and various closed-door seminars, greatly enhancing mutual learning and expanding communication channels between Chinese and international attendees.