Xiangshan Forum

Though the gains in the new pact may seem modest, they nonetheless deserve attention.

Given the state of U.S.-China relations, it is a safe bet that the issue will dominate the headlines even as conversations focus on a wider range of security issues.

“The diplomatic graveyard is full of failed proposals and efforts that did not take regional realities into account.”

China is sending an unusually low-ranking delegation head.

As this year’s round of Asia’s annual security forums kicked off this week, here is a closer look at where they stand.

Though Beijing has made inroads in addressing some concerns, the true structural challenges for the initiative remain. 

Beijing is getting better at selling Asia a benign vision, but most of the region is still having trouble buying it.

A new white paper on Asia-Pacific regional security from the Chinese foreign ministry merits a close read.

Though Beijing’s proposals deserve a listen, it also needs to adjust its message.

Beijing floats 5-point proposal at inaugural ASEAN-China Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting.

Chinese military official confirms a special meeting will be convened later this year.