Indonesian and Chinese security experts emphasized the critical role of dialogue in addressing South China Sea issues during the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum which takes place in Beijing from Thursday to Saturday.
This year's forum has drawn unprecedented participation from over 100 countries and organizations.
Under the theme "Promoting Peace for a Shared Future," the event features key discussions on global security, regional stability, and innovative defense technologies.
In a session focused on Asia-Pacific security, experts shared their insights on various challenges.
On the Chinese side, Nie Songlai, a research fellow at the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Academy of Military Science, cautioned against the increasing involvement of NATO in Asia-Pacific affairs, highlighting the need for vigilance since such behavior will only have a destructive effect on the security of the region.
Experts from Indonesia emphasized the importance of dialogue among relevant parties to address the issues, noting that, given the complexity of the South China Sea situation, patience is essential in the pursuit of peace.
"You cannot expect that once you talk and have a dialogue, tomorrow the world will change. It takes time to build trust and confidence," said I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja, executive director of the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation.
"I think we have to at least try establishing the dialogue and continue and find a way out. But if we don't have any dialogue, and we don't trust each other even to talk, it's hopeless," said Jusuf Wanandi, co-founder of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Indonesia.
Indonesian experts call for dialogue in resolving South China Sea issues at Xiangshan Forum
