Chinese modernization follows the path of peaceful development and Beijing will continue to advocate, build and uphold global peace, Vice-President Han Zheng said at a forum in Beijing on Sunday.

While addressing the opening ceremony of the 11th World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University, Han reiterated China's readiness to join nations in safeguarding global peace and security, strive for global development and security, promote exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations and share outcomes from human development, security and civilization.

Han highlighted the need to adhere to independence and mutual respect, urging efforts to independently explore the path of democratic development, and respect the exploration of this path by people in different countries.

It is important to resolve conflicts through dialogue and coordination, and the international community, especially influential major countries, should take a clear stand to promote peace talks and mediation in light of the world's needs and aspirations, he said.

Mutual trust should be built, disputes must be resolved and security must be enhanced through dialogue, he added.

Han reiterated Beijing's position to firmly uphold and practice multilateralism to make global governance more just and equitable.

He called upon various sides to work together to usher in a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive global development, promote international development cooperation, improve the well-being of the people and consolidate the social foundation for world peace.

The event in Beijing brought together over 400 participants, including former foreign political dignitaries, diplomatic envoys from various countries in China, experts and scholars.