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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (C) is pictured after attending the annual Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on May 31, 2025.

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Asia Security Summit

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (C) is pictured after attending the annual Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on May 31, 2025.

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Asia Security Summit

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (C) is pictured after attending the annual Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on May 31, 2025.

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4-way defense talks in Singapore

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (C) is pictured before a meeting with his counterparts from Japan, Australia and the Philippines on the sidelines of the annual Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on May 31, 2025.

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4-way defense talks in Singapore

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (C) attends a defense meeting with his counterparts from the United States, Australia and the Philippines on the sidelines of the annual Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on May 31, 2025.

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4-way defense talks in Singapore

The defense ministers of Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines hold a meeting on the sidelines of the annual Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on May 31, 2025.

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Chinese defense minister addresses Shangri-La Dialogue on China's approach to global security

STORY: Chinese defense minister addresses Shangri-La Dialogue on China's approach to global security SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. various of the defense minister giving a speech 3. various of the audience STORYLINE: Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered a speech on China's approach to global security on Sunday at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. Dong highlighted the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative in his address. He said people in the Asia-Pacific are committed to pursuing harmony, are peace-loving, independent, self-reliant, and have always supported each other through thick and thin. Dong called for drawing strength from "Asian wisdom" to build consensus and seek common ground while shelving differences. China is willing to work

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Anyone dares to separate Taiwan from China only ends up in self-destruction: Chinese defense minister

STORY: Anyone dares to separate Taiwan from China only ends up in self-destruction: Chinese defense minister SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG JUN, Chinese Defense Minister 3. various of the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore STORYLINE: Anyone who dares to separate Taiwan from China will only end up in self-destruction, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said Sunday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG JUN, Chinese Defense Minister "Anyone who dares to separate Taiwan from China will only end up in self-destruction." Dong made the remarks in his speech at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan are pursuing separation in an incremental way, Dong said, warning that they will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history. Some external interfering forces keep emboldening "Taiwan independence" separatists in an attempt t

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Zelenskyy addresses Asia Security Summit in Singapore

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a speech at the Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on June 2, 2024.

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Zelenskyy addresses Asia Security Summit in Singapore

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a speech at the Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on June 2, 2024.

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Philippine president's remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue confusing right and wrong: Chinese expert

STORY: Philippine president's remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue confusing right and wrong: Chinese expert SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:49 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE LEI, Former deputy head of Academy of Military Sciences 3. various of the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HE LEI, Former deputy head of Academy of Military Sciences 5. various of the conference 6. various of Singapore street views 7. various of the venue STORYLINE: A Chinese military expert has refuted Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos's accusation against China on the South China Sea issue at the ongoing 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Submitting disputes over islands and reefs in the South China Sea to the so-called "international arbitration tribunal" violated relevant provisions of Article 4 of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, He Lei, former deputy head of the Acad

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy serves only self-interest, destined to fail: Chinese delegate

STORY: U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy serves only self-interest, destined to fail: Chinese delegate SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference venue 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JING JIANFENG, Deputy Chief of Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission 3. various of the conference STORYLINE: The U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy serves only U.S. geopolitical self-interest and is destined to fail, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission Jing Jianfeng said in Singapore Saturday. Jing told the press at the ongoing 21st Shangri-La Dialogue that the speech made by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin earlier Saturday, which peddled the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy, was mere political rhetoric. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JING JIANFENG, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission "Under the banner of promoting regional cooperation,

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U.S. Defense Secretary Austin in Singapore

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin heads for a meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in Singapore on May 31, 2024, on the sidelines of the three-day Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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Chinese Defense Minister Dong in Singapore

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun heads for a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Singapore on May 31, 2024, on the sidelines of the three-day Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu speaks at the Asia Security Summit, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on June 4, 2023.

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Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu speaks at the Asia Security Summit, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore on June 4, 2023.

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China's security initiative contributes to addressing global challenges: defense minister

STORY: China's security initiative contributes to addressing global challenges: defense minister DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHANGFU, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense 3. various of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI SHANGFU, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense 5. various of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue STORYLINE: Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu on Sunday elaborated on China's new security initiative at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue. The Global Security Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and contributes Chinese wisdom to addressing international security challenges. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHANGFU, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense "China has succeeded in blazin

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"Leadership" does not imply hegemony, Chinese delegation says at Shangri-La Dialogue

STORY: "Leadership" does not imply hegemony, Chinese delegation says at Shangri-La Dialogue DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:16 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Singapore 2. various of the press conference by Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIEUTENANT GENERAL JING JIANFENG, Deputy chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIEUTENANT GENERAL JING JIANFENG, Deputy chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIEUTENANT GENERAL JING JIANFENG, Deputy chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIEUTENANT GENERAL JING JIANFENG, Deputy chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LIEUTENANT GENERAL JING JIANFENG, Deputy chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission STORYLINE: The Chinese de

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Security forum in Singapore

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (far L) and Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu (front, R) attend a luncheon at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 3, 2023.

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20th Shangri-La Dialogue underway in Singapore

STORY: 20th Shangri-La Dialogue underway in Singapore DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIN NING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIN NING, Xinhua correspondent "The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), opened here Friday evening with participants discussing challenges and coping measures for Asia-Pacific security issues." Seven plenary sessions, two ministerial round-table meetings and six simultaneous special sessions will be held during the three-day dialogue, with the participation of nearly 600 delegates from over 40 countries and regions. Through the meetings, analysts are also looking to find new insights into how multilateral cooperation can alleviate Asia-Pacific security challenges in turbulent times. Anna Malindog-Uy, vice president of the Manila-based think tank Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studi

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Ukraine's defense minister Reznikov

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov is pictured in Singapore on June 2, 2023, after his talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Reznikov and Austin are among the attendees of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top security forum.

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Ukraine's defense minister Reznikov

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov (L), an attendee of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top security forum, is pictured in Singapore on June 2, 2023.

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE-SECURITY

(230602) -- SINGAPORE, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Policemen stand guard near the venue of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue at Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel on June 2, 2023. The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday, with a focus on identifying challenges and exploring solutions to security across the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE-SECURITY

(230602) -- SINGAPORE, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Policemen stand guard near the venue of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue at Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel on June 2, 2023. The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday, with a focus on identifying challenges and exploring solutions to security across the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE-SECURITY

(230602) -- SINGAPORE, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Policemen stand guard near the venue of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue at Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel on June 2, 2023. The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday, with a focus on identifying challenges and exploring solutions to security across the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE-SECURITY

(230602) -- SINGAPORE, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Policemen stand guard near the venue of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue at Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel on June 2, 2023. The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday, with a focus on identifying challenges and exploring solutions to security across the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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Gates on cyber attacks

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks at the annual Asia Security Summit in Singapore, also known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, on June 4, 2011. Gates said the United States may regard some cyber attacks as acts of war that demand appropriate retaliation.

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220612) -- SINGAPORE, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Policemen carry out their duties for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. TO GO WITH XINHUA HEADLINES OF JUNE 12, 2022 (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220612) -- SINGAPORE, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 11, 2022. TO GO WITH XINHUA HEADLINES OF JUNE 12, 2022 (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220612) -- SINGAPORE, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Policemen carry out their duties for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. TO GO WITH XINHUA HEADLINES OF JUNE 12, 2022 (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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Defense minister speaks about China's vision of regional order at 19th Shangri-La Dialogue

STORY: Defense minister speaks about China's vision of regional order at 19th Shangri-La Dialogue DATELINE: June 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP(English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent 2. shots of the Shangri-La Dialogue STORYLINE: STANDUP(English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent "Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Sunday delivered a speech on China's vision for regional order at the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue here in Singapore. Wei said the world is facing multiple crises rarely seen in history, and the way forward is to uphold and practice multilateralism and build a community with a shared future for mankind." "China's development is unstoppable," Wei said, adding that China is rock-solid in its commitment to pursuing peaceful development. The minister said that China's development is not a threat to others. On the contrary, it is a huge contribution to global peace and development. Xinhua News Agency correspondents re

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GLOBALink | China rebuts U.S. defense secretary's remarks on South China Sea, Taiwan

STORY: China rebuts U.S. defense secretary's remarks on South China Sea, Taiwan DATELINE: June 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHENZHONG, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military CommissionSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHENZHONG, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military CommissionSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHENZHONG, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military CommissionSOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHENZHONG, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military CommissionSOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHENZHONG, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission STORYLINE: China strongly objected to remarks made by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Saturday at the ongoing 19th Shangri-La Dialogue regarding the South China Sea and Taiwan, calling them unfounded declarations an

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE-CHINA-WEI FENGHE-SPEECH

(220612) -- SINGAPORE, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe delivers a speech on China's vision of regional order at the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 12, 2022. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220611) -- SINGAPORE, June 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- John Chipman, Director-General and Chief Executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), attends the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 11, 2022. The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the IISS, opened here Friday evening after a two-year COVID-19 pandemic hiatus. Important topics on the agenda of the dialogue include China's vision on regional order, geopolitical competition control, and climate and maritime security. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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Asia kicks off key security meeting on regional security after two-year suspension

STORY: Asia kicks off key security meeting on regional security after two-year suspension DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent "The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue is held here in Singapore from Friday to Sunday after a two-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses mainly on security in the Asia-Pacific region and viable solutions, including the China-proposed Global Security Initiative. According to the agenda, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe will address a plenary session and is expected to introduce China's policy, principles and actions on safeguarding true multilateralism, regional peace and stability, and building a shared future for humanity." The three-day summit will hold seven plenary sessions, two ministerial roundtable meetings and three simultaneous special sessions for delegates fr

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220610) -- SINGAPORE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A policeman is on duty for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220610) -- SINGAPORE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Policemen carry out their duties for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220610) -- SINGAPORE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A policeman is on duty for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220610) -- SINGAPORE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Policemen carry out their duties for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220610) -- SINGAPORE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A policeman is on duty for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220610) -- SINGAPORE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Policemen carry out their duties for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

(220610) -- SINGAPORE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Policemen carry out their duties for the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10, 2022. The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue is to be held here from Friday to Sunday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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Japan PM Kishida leaves for Singapore

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida waves before getting on board a plane to fly to Singapore from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 10, 2022. Kishida is scheduled to attend the Shangri-La security dialogue alongside defense officials and experts, and meet with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the trip.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2022, before leaving for Singapore later in the day. Kishida will attend the Shangri-La security dialogue alongside defense officials and experts, and meet with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the trip.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2022, before leaving for Singapore later in the day. Kishida will attend the Shangri-La security dialogue alongside defense officials and experts, and meet with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the trip.

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Chinese admiral blames U.S. for raising S. China Sea tensions

Adm. Sun Jianguo, deputy chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission, speaks at a session of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier security forum, in Singapore on June 5, 2016. Sun criticized the United States and some of its allies, without mentioning them by name, over heightened tensions in the South China Sea, saying the issue "has become overheated because of provocations of certain countries for their own selfish interests." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Britain to help ASEAN upgrade maritime capabilities

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (L) and his British counterpart Michael Fallon (R) hold talks on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier security forum, in Singapore on June 5, 2016. The two countries agreed to launch talks between their senior defense officials on programs aimed at helping Southeast Asian countries upgrade their maritime capabilities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, S. Korea, U.S. agree to take tough stance on N. Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter gives a speech in Singapore on June 4, 2016, at Asia's annual premier security forum, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, S. Korea defense chiefs hold 1st talks in 4 years

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (L) talks with Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen in Singapore on May 31, 2015, on the sidelines of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, organized by the International Institute of Strategic Studies. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan remorseful over WWII, vows to regain Asia's trust

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani meets with reporters on May 30, 2015, in Singapore, where he attended the Shangri-La Dialogue together with his counterparts from the United States, Britain and other countries. "Looking back on history, what we did caused suffering to the people of Asia. That's a fact. We must not avert our eyes," Nakatani said at the dialogue. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo