Shangri-La Dialogue has outlived its usefulness for China
The Shangri-La Dialogue became known over the years as a platform for China and the United States to vent their sharp differences.
That both sides dialled down the rhetoric at Asia’s top security conference in Singapore last weekend was not entirely unexpected.
It reflected a warmer tone at the recent Beijing summit between presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, characterised by consensus on a new strategic framework of “constructive strategic stability”, signalling more diplomacy and less...
Japan Rejects 'New Militarism' Claims
- Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet Bangkok Post —
- Japan defense chief takes swipe at China The Korea Herald —
- Japan’s Koizumi rejects China accusations of ‘new militarism’ Financial Times —
- Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China The Guardian —
- Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal' BBC News —