China will hold the seventh Xiangshan Forum on security cooperation in the Asia Pacific region, from Oct. 10 to 12 in Beijing, spokesperson Yang Yujun of China's Defense Ministry announced Thursday.
Delegations from over 60 countries and organizations as well as more than 100 domestic and foreign academics will attend the forum, Yang said.
This year's forum will see increased participation from countries in Europe, Africa and the South Pacific region and new events including one for young academics and television forums.
Chinese and foreign defense ministries and military leaders will have intensive exchanges during the forum, and some foreign delegations will visit other parts of China, Yang added.
