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Xiangshan Forum
2019 Shangri-La Dialogue: US-China Competition Looms Over Asia Security Summit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
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.
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Maritime Security Cooperation in the South China Sea: Sailing In Different Directions
September 17, 2018
Maritime Security Cooperation in the South China Sea: Sailing In Different Directions
“The diplomatic graveyard is full of failed proposals and efforts that did not take regional realities into account.”
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Maritime Security Cooperation in the South China Sea: Sailing In Different Directions
Why Is China Downgrading Participation in the Shangri-La Dialogue?
June 02, 2017
Why Is China Downgrading Participation in the Shangri-La Dialogue?
China is sending an unusually low-ranking delegation head.
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Why Is China Downgrading Participation in the Shangri-La Dialogue?
The State of Asia’s Security Dialogues
May 24, 2017
The State of Asia’s Security Dialogues
As this year’s round of Asia’s annual security forums kicked off this week, here is a closer look at where they stand.
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The State of Asia’s Security Dialogues
The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road
May 11, 2017
The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road
Though Beijing has made inroads in addressing some concerns, the true structural challenges for the initiative remain. 
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The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road
China: New White Paper, Old Asia Conundrum
February 04, 2017
China: New White Paper, Old Asia Conundrum
Beijing is getting better at selling Asia a benign vision, but most of the region is still having trouble buying it.
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China: New White Paper, Old Asia Conundrum
The Future of the Asia-Pacific Security Architecture, as Seen by China
January 17, 2017
The Future of the Asia-Pacific Security Architecture, as Seen by China
A new white paper on Asia-Pacific regional security from the Chinese foreign ministry merits a close read.
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The Future of the Asia-Pacific Security Architecture, as Seen by China
Can China Reshape Asia’s Security Architecture?
October 19, 2016
Can China Reshape Asia’s Security Architecture?
Though Beijing’s proposals deserve a listen, it also needs to adjust its message.
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Can China Reshape Asia’s Security Architecture?
China Reveals New Proposal to Boost Defense Ties With ASEAN
October 17, 2015
China Reveals New Proposal to Boost Defense Ties With ASEAN
Beijing floats 5-point proposal at inaugural ASEAN-China Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting.
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China Reveals New Proposal to Boost Defense Ties With ASEAN
China to Hold First Meeting With ASEAN Defense Ministers in Beijing
June 03, 2015
China to Hold First Meeting With ASEAN Defense Ministers in Beijing
Chinese military official confirms a special meeting will be convened later this year.
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China to Hold First Meeting With ASEAN Defense Ministers in Beijing
Indonesia Joins China-Backed Bank
November 29, 2014
Indonesia Joins China-Backed Bank
Plus, the Xiangshan Forum and China's struggle to ban tobacco use. Friday China links.
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Indonesia Joins China-Backed Bank
China Creates New 'Asia for Asians' Security Forum
September 15, 2014
China Creates New 'Asia for Asians' Security Forum
By inviting the Japanese and North and South Korean defense chiefs, Beijing hopes to create its own Shangri-La Dialogue.
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China Creates New 'Asia for Asians' Security Forum
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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