Japan's efforts to strengthen its defense posture and counter China's military expansion, highlighted at the Shangri-La Dialogue, are reportedly encountering hidden obstacles.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized a Japanese official's remarks on neo-militarism at the Shangri-La Dialogue as groundless. Meanwhile, the Philippines defended Japan's evolving military posture at the same forum, drawing an ironic response from China.

The Shangri-La Dialogue, a prominent security summit, concluded with discussions on emerging issues, offering five key takeaways.

Chinese delegates elaborated on their position and confronted wrongdoings at various events during the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), where China's voice resonated widely amid security discussions.

The US addressed defence leaders in Singapore at the Shangri-La Dialogue, outlining America's geopolitical goals and foreign policy objectives.

Vietnam's President To Lam stressed the importance of maintaining balance during his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, amidst increasing regional pressures and geopolitical complexities.

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A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) warns that the Asia Pacific region can no longer be considered 'fully at peace' due to an increase in the number and intensity of conflicts, ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Bea Cupin of Rappler has been selected to participate in the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue Young Leaders’ Programme, an event that gathers top defense and security officials and experts globally.

Pete Hegseth, a US political commentator, reportedly toned down his rhetoric on China during his return to Asia, as discussions at the Shangri-La Dialogue focused on US, China, and Japan relations.

Malaysia's Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, expressed concerns about the reliability of strategic partnerships and international agreements following Norway's cancellation of a missile deal. He raised these issues at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, highlighting perceived double standards in international law.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta stated at the Shangri-La Dialogue that sustained security cannot come from the 'barrel of a gun' and that the world can learn diplomatic lessons from ASEAN.

President José Ramos-Horta called on ASEAN to have the 'audacity to declare the South China Sea a zone of peace' during a special address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, criticizing world leaders for failing to uphold global order.

Chinese experts analyzed speeches at the Shangri-La Dialogue, noting both positive signs and familiar rhetoric regarding China-US relations. A veteran Chinese diplomat also outlined key questions he would pose to the US, Japan, and Europe at the event.

The Asia Security Conference (Shangri-La Dialogue), where defense ministers from Asia, Europe, and the US discuss security challenges, begins today in Singapore. Focus will be on messages from the US and reactions from Asian countries following recent US-China talks.

Vietnamese President To Lam has arrived in Singapore for a four-day state visit, during which he will meet with Singaporean leaders and speak at the Shangri-La Dialogue. This visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional security.

The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue will be attended by 44 countries, with Vietnam's President scheduled to deliver the keynote address.

South Korea's Defense Minister is scheduled to attend the annual Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore this week, where he will also meet with his Japanese counterpart.

Motorists are advised to avoid roads near the Shangri-La Singapore hotel from May 28 to 31 due to security checks and traffic arrangements for the Shangri-La Dialogue, as announced by the Singapore Police Force.

Philippine officials, including Teodoro, are advocating for the nation to serve as a focal point for regional security, urging middle powers to unite, an idea presented at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Defense chiefs from Seoul and Washington expressed differing priorities regarding the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) in South Korea during the Shangri-La Dialogue.

An editorial from Global Times discusses why the tone of this year's Shangri-La Dialogue has clearly shifted.

The head of China's delegation to the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) received the most questions during an interactive session.

China's Defence Minister will not attend the Shangri-La Dialogue for the second consecutive year, while China is sending a delegation of military scholars to the forum to enhance trust and cooperation.

China has sent a delegation from its defence university to the Shangri-La Dialogue for the second consecutive year, though Beijing will not send Defence Minister Dong Jun to Asia's top security summit.

A Chinese military delegation is participating in the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key security summit held in Singapore.

Asia's largest defense forum, the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, will center on the outcomes of the Xi-Trump summit and their implications for regional security, according to analysts.

Shangri-La Dialogue, Quad meeting in India, Marcos in Japan  Nikkei Asia