Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing expressed his hopes for a Chinese delegation to attend the country-hosted Shangri-La Dialogue, citing concerns over misunderstandings. The absence of Beijing’s top defence official raises questions about the dialogue’s effectiveness in facilitating frank discussions among security experts. Despite this, Chan emphasized that Singapore remains open and inclusive to international perspectives, and its platform seeks to minimize miscommunication.
Source: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3312595/chinas-absence-felt-shangri-la-dialogue-singapores-defence-chief-says