# Beijing Xiangshan Forum security discussions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/beijing-xiangshan-forum-security-discussions > Updated: 2026-09-15T23:39:04.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, marking its 20th anniversary, convened in Beijing from September 15 to 17 under the theme “Build Consensus on Stability, Advance Security Governance Together.” The event drew nearly 100 delegations, including over 60 ministerial or chief of staff level representatives. Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun opened the forum, calling for an end to provocative acts and warning against “hegemony, militarism and historical revisionism.” He advocated for multilateralism and international dialogue to resolve security issues, suggesting that nations should consult on the military application of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and space. A significant diplomatic development at the forum was the attendance of a high-level North Korean delegation led by Vice Defense Minister Kim Kang-il. This high-ranking presence follows a June summit between Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping and marks a shift from previous years when only military attaches attended. Other notable participants included Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang, who presented views on strengthening the foundations of the international order. Minister Dong also engaged in bilateral meetings with defense officials from several nations, including Myanmar, Brunei, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia, to promote military cooperation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Xiangshan Forum in Beijing gathers global defense leaders The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum is underway, featuring global defense leaders discussing security governance, multilateralism, and the risks of AI military use in an evolving international landscape. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beijing-xiangshan-forum-features-north-korean-delegation-and-calls-for-security-stability ### 2026-09-13: Beijing Xiangshan Forum opens to discuss global security The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum is held in Beijing from Sept 15-17, gathering nearly 100 delegations to discuss global security governance, strategic stability, and military technology. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-hosts-xiangshan-forum-amid-regional-security-tensions --- Cite as: Beijing Xiangshan Forum security discussions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/beijing-xiangshan-forum-security-discussions