Chinese Defense Minister misses Shangri-La Dialogue for second consecutive year; delegation level downgraded
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Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has missed the Shangri-La Dialogue for the second consecutive year. The Chinese delegation will be led by Professor Meng Xiangqing of the National Defense University, marking the lowest-level delegation since 2007.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the impact on Taiwan?
- A: Stagnation in US-China military dialogue means that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Taiwan Strait will face significant hurdles.