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US sanctions on Li Shangfu stand in the way but the implications of not talking are too high to ignore.


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Illustration: Pearl Law

Chinese delegates for years have robustly fended off criticism at the forum from neighbouring countries and Western governments.


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Asian countries are likely to feel pressed between the rivals, with defence chiefs from both countries ready to take a firm stance.


One of the most important security conferences on the international calendar gets under way for the 20th time in Singapore on June 2, bringing together defence ministers, military personnel and policy watchers.


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