Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi used the Shangri-La Dialogue to counter China's military rise and bolster regional security partnerships, highlighting Japan's growing role amid perceived US waning commitment and China's regional ambitions.
Poman Lo Kuok, Executive Vice Chairman and Group Managing Director of Regal Hotels, highlighted Hong Kong's potential for cultural tourism during an interview with the South China Morning Post. She emphasized the city's vibrant international nature combined with its preserved traditional culture, positioning it as a bridge between mainland China and the world.
2026年香格里拉對話在新加坡舉行，東南亞國家在大國競爭下尋求平衡。他們反對區域陣營化，強調東協中心性，並在安全上依賴美國，經濟上依賴中國。面對台海議題，東南亞國家立場謹慎，並關注AI、網路安全等新興議題，採取「避險戰略」以爭取最大國家利益。
The Shangri-La wine region in Yunnan, China, is gaining recognition for its high-quality red wines, characterized by elegant aromas, fine tannins, and vibrant acidity. With a stable planting area of 10,500 mu and an annual output exceeding 3,500 tons, the region is becoming a top-tier wine production area, attracting investment and promoting wine tourism.
Çin, Filipinler Savunma Bakanı Gilberto Teodoro, eşi ve çocuklarının Çin anakarasına, Hong Kong'a ve Makao'ya girişini yasakladı. Bakanın Çin aleyhine açıklamaları gerekçe gösterildi.
The US has shown a softer tone towards China, notably through Hegseth's comments, while Canada's long-awaited strategic partnership with China has been marred by past incidents like the Meng Wanzhou arrest.
Beijing condemned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.'s remarks calling China a 'severe threat,' accusing him of damaging bilateral trust and showing ingratitude for Chinese aid. China's foreign ministry urged Manila to prevent 'clowns' from sabotaging ties.
Beijing has condemned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.'s remarks calling China a "severe threat," stating the comments damaged bilateral trust and showed ingratitude for Chinese aid. China's foreign ministry urged Manila to prevent "clowns" from sabotaging ties.
Australia announced a new joint project under Aukus to develop underwater drone systems and will purchase three secondhand Virginia-class submarines. Defence Minister Richard Marles's close association with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, a controversial figure, highlights a potential conflict between Australia's commitment to international law and its security alliance with the US.
Australia announced a new Aukus project for underwater drone payloads and will buy three US Virginia-class submarines. Defence Minister Richard Marles's remarks alongside US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth highlighted a tension between Australia's commitment to the rules-based order and Hegseth's more aggressive, 'warfighter'-focused approach.
South Korea and Japan are discussing a military supply agreement (ACSA) to simplify the exchange of supplies during emergencies. However, domestic opposition in South Korea, citing concerns over relations with China and Japan's wartime history, presents significant hurdles.
Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm phát biểu tại Đối thoại Shangri-La, khẳng định vị thế mới của Việt Nam như một cường quốc khu vực chủ động và quốc gia tầm trung có trách nhiệm. Bài phát biểu nhấn mạnh phát triển là nền tảng an ninh và kêu gọi "ngoại giao phòng ngừa".
This year's Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore saw less confrontation between the US and China than expected. The Chinese defense minister did not attend, and the US Secretary of Defense delivered a surprisingly mild speech towards China, suggesting a temporary calm in their geopolitical rivalry.
Defense leaders at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue noted a worsening security environment in the Asia-Pacific, marked by escalating conflicts and US-China rivalry. Discussions focused on increased military spending, with the US urging allies to boost defense capabilities, while Taiwan's status remains uncertain.
El ministro de Defensa de Japón, Shinjiro Koizumi, calificó de "hipócritas" las críticas de China sobre una supuesta remilitarización japonesa, defendiendo el fortalecimiento de sus capacidades defensivas ante el foro de defensa Shangri-La en Singapur.
China and the UK have seen steady development in military relations, highlighted by Admiral Tony Radakin's historic visit to China in 2025, the first by a UK Chief of Defence Staff in a decade.
Malaysia's Defense Minister Khaled criticizes international double standards after facing pressure over a contract dispute, highlighting unequal treatment of developing vs. powerful nations.
Major General Meng Xiangqing, leading the Chinese delegation at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, urged for improved military relations between China and the US, seeking a 'healthy, stable, and sustainable' path, in a notably less confrontational tone than last year.
The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue saw increased defense spending commitments from nations like Japan, Philippines, and Netherlands, with a focus on China's low-level delegation and tensions, as well as strategic lessons drawn from Ukraine's asymmetric warfare against Russia.
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Koizumi emphasized the importance of regional sovereignty and highlighted Japan's non-nuclear, non-strategic bomber stance, in an apparent reference to China, amid heightened tensions over Taiwan and military policy revisions.
The US has adjusted its rhetoric on China, moving from labeling it the 'primary threat' to emphasizing a 'measured and deliberate strength' approach, while still acknowledging the shared concern over China's military expansion and its impact on the Pacific region's balance of power.
Hegseth's speech at the summit conveyed a less confrontational tone towards China, praising 'historic' Xi-Trump talks, yet underscored readiness to counter the PLA in a potential Taiwan Strait conflict.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech at an international forum will gauge the stability of US-China relations post-Xi-Trump talks, amid Asia-Pacific concerns over the Iran war's impact on security and economies.
Il Dialogo Shangri-La si terrà a Singapore dal 29 al 31 maggio con l'assenza della Cina. Il segretario alla Difesa statunitense Pete Hegseth guiderà la delegazione USA, focalizzandosi sulla sicurezza collettiva e sugli interessi nazionali.
