At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun issued stern warnings regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea, emphasizing China's firm stance on these issues. Dong highlighted Taiwan as a core interest of China and warned against any moves towards Taiwanese independence. He also criticized the U.S. for causing regional tensions and rejected the notion of an Asia-Pacific version of NATO. Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and other defense leaders from Japan and South Korea, including Ministers Shin and Kihara, discussed strengthening trilateral defense ties and future collaboration to enhance security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The conference showcased the conflicting visions of security between the U.S. and China, with each side presenting their perspectives on maintaining regional peace and stability. Additionally, the announcement of the Freedom Edge joint exercise was highlighted.
China reiterated on Monday its indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao (South China Sea islands), dismissing Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's speech at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue concerning the South China Sea issue. https://t.co/wI8fblMtDW
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China’s Defense Chief Turns Down Temperature on Tensions With U.S. speech by Adm. Dong Jun echoes remarks by U.S.’s Austin playing down prospect of war https://t.co/A7iZBrz0cx
High-ranking defense officials and government leaders from around the world made contrasting arguments in working toward regional peace and stability at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue security summit. Here's what you need to know. https://t.co/LRD6JWiHPz
High-ranking defense officials and government leaders from around the world made contrasting arguments in working toward regional peace and stability at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue security summit. Here are takeaways from the three-day event: https://t.co/FzHojA29JV
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China reiterated on Monday its indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao (the #SouthChinaSea islands), dismissing Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' speech concerning the South China Sea issue at the #ShangriLaDialogue. https://t.co/nfSF9ZSfcq
Chinese FM spokesperson's remarks on Philippine president's speech concerning South China Sea Issue at Shangri-La Dialogue https://t.co/j5y5CouKO7 https://t.co/fOVF7QM3Ys
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on Philippine President Marcos’s Speech Concerning the South China Sea Issue at the Shangri-La Dialogue https://t.co/aDv4l07EoJ
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on Philippine President Marcos’s Speech Concerning the South China Sea Issue at the Shangri-La Dialogue 🔗https://t.co/aDv4l07EoJ
FT: "A top Chinese general has accused the US of trying to build an 'Asia-Pacific version of Nato'…one day after the two countries’ defence chiefs met for the first time since 2022 in an effort to improve military communications." @Dimi @KathrinHille https://t.co/drarFjuD2h
Marcos’s remarks on South China Sea disregard history and truth; China to continue defense its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights: FM spokesperson https://t.co/A1sQpwphpv https://t.co/Z8jWmuPQJh
#China makes clear its stance on key issues, stressing divisions affect stability, prosperity #ShangriLaDialogue https://t.co/Owq15tKLS8 https://t.co/v2SrsyyUof
China warns on Taiwan, South China Sea at Shangri-La forum https://t.co/KebDFMjgKm
China defense minister: Prospects of peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan being 'eroded' There are limits to China’s patience in Such China Sea Chinese military can be used These strong remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore signal that China may move on Taiwan 1/
Defense leaders from the United States and China laid out their competing visions of a modern security order in the Indo-Pacific this weekend. https://t.co/mwePDBY9ba
🇺🇸🇨🇳‼️🚨 “We will not allow hegemonism and brute force politics to harm the Asia-Pacific region. We will not allow geopolitical conflicts, cold and hot wars to enter the region, and we will not allow any country or force to cause war or chaos here” — Defense Minister Dong Jun https://t.co/mQeZ3zgHhm
China’s defense minister acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the U.S. as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction. https://t.co/4c9F7FWxaO
U.S. SECDEF Austin, Chinese MoD Dong Present Divergent Visions of Pacific Security – USNI News https://t.co/mfsHFECsWu https://t.co/DHOMkrbrrU
China’s defence chief repeats threat of force against independence in bellicose speech https://t.co/LOWr4d1csr
Experts explain #China's approach to global security issues https://t.co/ISWFiblaJD
Chinese Defense Minister Adm. Dong Jun delivered a sharp address in his first speech before Asia's largest defense summit. https://t.co/erOi9HdmVn
The defense chiefs of Japan, South Korea and the U.S. used a meeting at Asia’s top regional security conference Sunday to announce a series of new initiatives that will help formalize their burgeoning trilateral defense cooperation. https://t.co/KRNg7A0XuY
Japan, South Korea and U.S. unveil new initiatives to cement defense ties https://t.co/e97wjVcTXW
China's defense minister issues stern warning on Taiwan independence at security summit https://t.co/pTXumrHWCz https://t.co/JygYivQ1i3
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Today’s Trilateral Ministerial Meeting with Minister Shin and Minister Kihara demonstrated how the U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral relationship is crucial for Indo-Pacific peace, security, and deterrence. And we’re going to keep making new strides together. https://t.co/lShuN6FMoo
The Chinese Defense Minister's speech was pitched at regional and global heights focusing on the entire humanity, while the US Defense Secretary's speech focused only on the US and its allies and partners: observers https://t.co/qwMT5qxN4F https://t.co/9sDOfhd8h8 https://t.co/hnJKL7nokq
Global defense leaders descending on Singapore this weekend confronted the conflicting US and Chinese visions for the region https://t.co/HcrulySOQL
Chinese Defense Minister on Sunday offered Chinese perspectives on resolving global security issues at a global perspective while reiterating China's firm stances on Taiwan Straits and South China Sea at Shangri-La Dialogue https://t.co/qwMT5qxN4F
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun was interrupted when answering a question related to #Taiwan at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024. Dong said that Taiwan is the core issue of China’s core interests, and emphasized that he must finish answering this question first. https://t.co/VRaMJ039NU
Experts explain China's approach towards global security issues #ShangriLaDialogue. #ShangriLaFrontline #SLD24 #China https://t.co/1RW4giPp8G
Just days after the U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held “constructive” in-person talks, the two used speeches at Asia’s top regional security conference over the weekend to deliver markedly different messages. https://t.co/gwmF7dzSXl
China’s Defense Chief Turns Down Temperature on Tensions With U.S.—Speech by Adm. Dong Jun echoes remarks by U.S.’s Austin playing down prospect of war, but hot spots remain @ByChunHan https://t.co/WwdDAOWpaT https://t.co/WwdDAOWpaT
My latest: Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun Sunday issued a stern warning on Taiwan and the South China Sea at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. https://t.co/s5oS5q1qs8
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Singaporean defense minister urges need to avoid physical conflict in Asia https://t.co/9nshl4p1e9