The Second Wanshou Dialogue on Global Security opened in Beijing on July 2 under the theme of global security in the context of major changes. The seminar, hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament (CPAPD), attracted officials, security experts and representatives of peace organizations from more than 20 countries.

Ma Biao, head of the CPAPD and vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, gave an opening keynote speech.

Ma called on all relevant parties to adhere to the original aspiration of peace, shoulder the responsibilities of the times and contribute their wisdom and power to safeguard international and regional peace, security and stability.

Song Tao, head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), presided over the opening ceremony, and extended a warm welcome to all participants.

Song hoped they could focus on the theme of the activity and engage in active and constructive discussions on global security in modern times.

Sergey Ordzhonikidze, vice president of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, Douglas Bandow, special assistant to former U.S. president Ronald Reagan, and other speakers at the opening ceremony positively commented on China's contributions to maintaining global security.

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