China and Russia's Unified Stand: A New Multipolar World Order?

At the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Chinese and Russian defence officials criticized the West, with China advocating for stronger military ties in the Global South and Russia accusing the U.S. of shifting conflicts to the Asia-Pacific. China's calls for unity and peace contrasted with Russia's warnings against U.S. provocations.

Chinese and Russian defence officials used the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing to criticize Western powers, particularly the United States. China's defence minister, Dong Jun, emphasized stronger military ties with its neighbors and developing countries, while condemning bullying tactics by major countries, indirectly pointing at the U.S.

In his speech, Dong underscored the importance of unity and self-reliance among regional countries to maintain peace, warning against interference in other nations' internal affairs. On the other hand, Russian deputy defence minister Alexander Fomin explicitly accused the U.S. of shifting military conflicts to the Asia-Pacific to contain China and Russia.

The forum, themed 'Promoting Peace for a Shared Future,' saw attendance from representatives of 90 countries. Notably, tensions between U.S. and Chinese militaries showed signs of easing as they participated in high-level talks, indicating possible future collaborations despite ongoing regional disputes and global conflicts.

(With inputs from agencies.)