This year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore was dominated by sharp warnings, strategic posturing, and urgent calls for stronger defense cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. 

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took center stage, warning of the “threat” posed by China and urging allies to ramp up military spending and deepen ties with Washington. 

But while China was the subject of much of the discussion — it wasn’t there to respond in full. Why did China step back? Was it a tactical retreat or a diplomatic misstep? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Lim Tai Wei, East Asian expert & Professor at Soka University, to find out more.

This year&rsquo;s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore was dominated by sharp warnings, strategic posturing, and urgent calls for stronger defense cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took center stage, warning of the &ldquo;threat&rdquo; posed by China and urging allies to ramp up military spending and deepen ties with Washington.&nbsp;
But while China was the subject of much of the discussion &mdash; it wasn&rsquo;t there to respond in full.&nbsp;Why did China step back? Was it a tactical retreat or a diplomatic misstep?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Lim Tai Wei, East Asian expert &amp; Professor at Soka University, to find out more.

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