Chinese Defence Forum Set to Open Amid Roiling Regional Tensions
Dong Jun is expected to press for closer cooperation in a multipolar world as 100s of delegates gather amid tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea.
- On Tuesday, Defence Minister Dong Jun opens the three-day Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, positioning China's military gathering as a rival to Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue.
- President Xi Jinping has recently advocated for greater Global South representation, arguing that governance dictated by a few countries is not true multilateralism amid regional tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea.
- Hundreds of diplomats and military officers are attending the event, including Vietnam's Defence Minister Phan Van Giang and Malaysia's Vice Defence Minister Adly Zahari, though regional nations remain skeptical of China's assertive behaviour.
- Analysts anticipate Dong's address will include coded attacks on the U.S., though criticism may be tempered by Xi's planned visit to Washington later this month to meet President Donald Trump.
- Foreign defence delegates have a unique opportunity to meet potential leaders ahead of next year's Communist Party congress, which will cement the seven-seat Central Military Commission; James Char noted this provides valuable access to the People's Liberation Army.
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Chinese defence forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions
China's military leadership is expected to outline its aims for global security when it hosts its annual defence forum this week amid churning tensions in its own neighbourhood over Taiwan, the South China Sea and doubts about U.S. commitments to Asia.
The 13th Xiangshan Forum begins in Beijing on September 15, with Asian delegations and a US presence at the level of the Pentagon's policy director. The article China — Three-Day Security Forum with US Presence appeared first on FLIGHT.
China Opens Xiangshan Defence Forum Amid Regional Tensions
China has opened the annual Xiangshan Forum to outline its global security aims amid tensions over Taiwan, the South China Sea and doubts about U.S. commitments to Asia. China’s Defence Minister, Dong Jun launched the three-day event with a fresh pitch for closer international cooperation in a multipolar world. Dong’s speech follows recent statements from Xi […]
China is preparing to showcase its model for Asia-Pacific security at the Xiangshan Forum, which begins tomorrow. Tensions in Taiwan, the South China Sea, and critical sea lanes directly impact the global trade chain as well.
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