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China’s absence felt at Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore’s defence chief says

Summary by South China Morning Post

Defence chief Chan Chun Sing urges dialogue to boost ‘clarity’ of intentions, says Singapore remains open, inclusive platform for frank discussions.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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China Stays Away From the Shangri-La Dialogue – and Feels Promptly Misunderstood

For the first time in years, Beijing has not sent a high-profile delegation to the Shangri La dialogue in Singapore. However, China does not have to fear that Southeast Asia will enter the American camp.

3 days ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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Nikkei

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China's low profile at defense forum leaves US room to woo Asia

SINGAPORE -- A Sunday morning speaking slot at the Shangri-La Dialogue reserved for a high-ranking Chinese military official was left unfilled, after

4 days ago·Japan

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The Straits Times

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Shangri-La Dialogue 2025: Did China really take a back seat by not sending its defence minister?

Its delegation chief spoke in a smaller room to a smaller audience for a shorter time than the minister would have had. Read more at straitstimes.com.

4 days ago·Singapore

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Anadolu Ajansı

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Chinese defense chief's absence at Shangri-La Dialogue is noticeable: Singapore

Beijing's participation is up to their 'own considerations,' however, they are welcome to join 'future dialogues,' says Singapore’s Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing - Anadolu Ajansı

4 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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South China Morning Post

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China’s absence felt at Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore’s defence chief says

Defence chief Chan Chun Sing urges dialogue to boost ‘clarity’ of intentions, says Singapore remains open, inclusive platform for frank discussions.

4 days ago·Hong Kong

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newtalk.tw

Unusual! The CCP only Sent a Major General to the Shangri-La Dialogue. Experts: Xi Jinping's Military Power May Decline

Newtalk News The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue was held in Singapore, but the Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun was not present, which attracted attention from the outside world. Commentators believe that such an unusual deployment may be related to Xi Jinping's current decline in military power, and the CCP may be reshuffling. The organizer of the Shangri-La Dialogue, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, announced the list of Chinese …

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