China's PLA Delegation Attends Shangri-La Dialogue to Promote Regional Security and Cooperation

A delegation from China's People's Liberation Army National Defense University is participating in the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, also known as the Asia Security Summit. The goal is to foster security consensus and contribute to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region amidst global instability.

The delegation from the PLA National Defense University is attending the summit in Singapore, from Thursday to Monday. They will also visit facilities of the Singapore Armed Forces.

China actively engages in platforms like this to share its perspectives, communicate with other parties, build trust, address concerns, and promote cooperation. The delegation will engage in in-depth discussions to build consensus.

The Shangri-La Dialogue is a significant security summit in the Asia-Pacific, attracting leaders and representatives from governments and defense departments worldwide.

A professor from the NDU, and a member of the delegation, stated that their participation aims to promote communication and cooperation, build trust, address concerns, and contribute to regional peace. They will uphold principles of openness and inclusiveness, strengthen exchanges, resolve differences, and contribute to the Asia-Pacific's shared future.

A former researcher at the PLA's Naval Research Academy noted that in the current global climate, with instability and rising unilateralism, China's participation is crucial for world peace and stability. China's initiatives and the concept of a shared future have gained widespread international recognition.

China's global initiatives include the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative.

The Chinese delegation is expected to address major security challenges facing the region and the world. They are also expected to advocate for multilateralism, oppose hegemonism, and call for enhanced cooperation to promote regional and global development.

The Shangri-La Dialogue, organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will feature an opening dinner, plenary sessions, and special sessions. These sessions will cover a range of Asia-Pacific and global security issues.

Keynote speeches will be delivered by French President Emmanuel Macron and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The US Secretary of Defense will also attend and deliver remarks.

The former PLA researcher stated that seeking peace and development is the common expectation of countries in the Asia Pacific region.

China is open to bilateral dialogue with the US. They hope the US will respect China's core interests and work towards stable bilateral relations.