Top Defense Officials Participate in 10th Xiangshan Security Forum in China
Zhang Youxia, Chinese general in the People's Liberation Army (PLA), salutes on stage as he delivers his opening speech at the Xiangshan Forum.
In his speech, among other issues, the general stressed that China's Army will show no mercy to those who try to break Taiwan away from China.
"Taiwan is chief among the PRC's core interests, and the 'one China' principle is the common consensus of the international community," Zhang Youxia stated.
"Whoever and in whatever form wants to break Taiwan away from China, the Chinese military will never agree to it and will show no mercy," the general added.
![Zhang Youxia, Chinese general in the People's Liberation Army (PLA), salutes on stage as he delivers his opening speech at the Xiangshan Forum.In his speech, among other issues, the general stressed that China's Army will show no mercy to those who try to break Taiwan away from China."Taiwan is chief among the PRC's core interests, and the 'one China' principle is the common consensus of the international community," Zhang Youxia stated."Whoever and in whatever form wants to break Taiwan away from China, the Chinese military will never agree to it and will show no mercy," the general added. - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/0a/1e/1114594733_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_10fdf329fe16f6d7a92b5adeadd31d3f.jpg "Zhang Youxia, Chinese general in the People's Liberation Army (PLA), salutes on stage as he delivers his opening speech at the Xiangshan Forum.In his speech, among other issues, the general stressed that China's Army will show no mercy to those who try to break Taiwan away from China."Taiwan is chief among the PRC's core interests, and the 'one China' principle is the common consensus of the international community," Zhang Youxia stated."Whoever and in whatever form wants to break Taiwan away from China, the Chinese military will never agree to it and will show no mercy," the general added.")
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Zhang Youxia, Chinese general in the People's Liberation Army (PLA), salutes on stage as he delivers his opening speech at the Xiangshan Forum.
In his speech, among other issues, the general stressed that China's Army will show no mercy to those who try to break Taiwan away from China.
"Taiwan is chief among the PRC's core interests, and the 'one China' principle is the common consensus of the international community," Zhang Youxia stated.
"Whoever and in whatever form wants to break Taiwan away from China, the Chinese military will never agree to it and will show no mercy," the general added.
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Military delegates are escorted by a Chinese honor guard as they arrive to attend the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum.
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Military delegates are escorted by a Chinese honor guard as they arrive to attend the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum.
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu speaks at the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu speaks at the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
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Forum participants enjoy the venue.
On Monday, the forum organized eight concurrent sessions, each delving into specific topics. These sessions covered a wide array of subjects, including regional security trends, security architecture, security challenges, nuclear threats, humanitarian assistance, and others.
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Forum participants enjoy the venue.
On Monday, the forum organized eight concurrent sessions, each delving into specific topics. These sessions covered a wide array of subjects, including regional security trends, security architecture, security challenges, nuclear threats, humanitarian assistance, and others.
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Visitors stand amazed at the magnitude of the event.
The event is anticipated to fully embrace the concept of a global community of a shared future, aligning with the central idea of the Global Security Initiative (GSI), as indicated by the theme "Common Security, Lasting Peace."
![Visitors stand amazed at the magnitude of the event. The event is anticipated to fully embrace the concept of a global community of a shared future, aligning with the central idea of the Global Security Initiative (GSI), as indicated by the theme "Common Security, Lasting Peace." - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/0a/1e/1114595471_0:0:3074:2048_600x0_80_0_1_cad3970dfa591d7da75e6cfe729cfa30.jpg "Visitors stand amazed at the magnitude of the event. The event is anticipated to fully embrace the concept of a global community of a shared future, aligning with the central idea of the Global Security Initiative (GSI), as indicated by the theme "Common Security, Lasting Peace."")
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Visitors stand amazed at the magnitude of the event.
The event is anticipated to fully embrace the concept of a global community of a shared future, aligning with the central idea of the Global Security Initiative (GSI), as indicated by the theme "Common Security, Lasting Peace."
© AFP 2023 / Pedro Pardo
China's Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia (R) and Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (C) attend the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
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China's Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia (R) and Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (C) attend the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
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Attendees from different countries engage in conversations at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
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Attendees from different countries engage in conversations at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
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Forum participants enjoy a break between sessions.
Chinese military expert and TV commentator Song Zhongping emphasized that the forum's broad and record-breaking participation from countries and organizations worldwide reflects China's resonance on global security matters. He underscored the importance of prioritizing common security over unilateral security practices that may infringe upon others' security, a stance adopted by certain Western countries.
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Forum participants enjoy a break between sessions.
Chinese military expert and TV commentator Song Zhongping emphasized that the forum's broad and record-breaking participation from countries and organizations worldwide reflects China's resonance on global security matters. He underscored the importance of prioritizing common security over unilateral security practices that may infringe upon others' security, a stance adopted by certain Western countries.
