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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tianjin, China, for a four-day security summit with world leaders, including Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi, aimed at strengthening China-Russia ties and showcasing a post-American international order amid Western sanctions on Russia.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard lead a US delegation to Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, emphasizing the Trump administration's focus on Indo-Pacific security, with discussions on China and regional stability.
China's new defense minister, Adm. Dong Jun, warned that those supporting Taiwan's independence face "self-destruction" in a speech at a security summit in Singapore. He criticized external forces, particularly the US, for their ties with Taiwan and emphasized China's commitment to peaceful reunification, though he noted this is being undermined by separatists and foreign interference. The speech highlighted regional tensions, especially China's assertive actions in the South China Sea and its stance on Taiwan, drawing strong reactions from Taiwan and the US.
The United States expressed concern over reports of Russia and North Korea cooperating on nuclear missile technology, as the leaders of Japan and South Korea joined President Biden for a trilateral summit at Camp David. The three countries agreed to a new security pledge, committing to consult with each other in the event of a security crisis or threat in the Pacific. The summit aimed to strengthen security and economic ties amid increasing concerns about North Korea's nuclear threats and China's actions in the region. The US-Japan-South Korea security agreement is seen as a significant step towards a more peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
China's view of Taiwan as an internal challenge has not changed despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. The report also said that China's decision-making on Taiwan would be shaped by an assessment of military capability and likely US and allied non-military reactions. Attendees at the regional security summit in Singapore include US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov. US and Chinese defense chiefs are not expected to meet this year.