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.

Plus, the Xiangshan Forum and China's struggle to ban tobacco use. Friday China links.

By inviting the Japanese and North and South Korean defense chiefs, Beijing hopes to create its own Shangri-La Dialogue.