INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China.As global superpowers, their strategies carry weight far beyond their borders, shaping peace and security across the region.Chinese
Li Shangfu took a hard stance, criticizing the US for actions he views as aggressive and containment-focused.Li boldly addressed the Taiwan
issue, labeling it strictly a domestic affair and signaling no tolerance for external interference.In contrast, US Defense Secretary Lloyd
Austin championed cooperation
He stressed the importance of keeping sea lanes open, especially in hot spots like the South China Sea.Crossroads in Singapore: Decoding
US-China Security Visions
technology.Amidst this backdrop, ASEAN defense leaders voiced a plea for moderation
out the dire need for effective dialogue and conflict management to avoid escalation.Both powers avoided overt conflict, indicating a mutual
understanding of the stakes involved.However, they continue to compete for influence, navigating a complex landscape of diplomacy and power
discussed have real implications for trade, security, and the global balance of power.As tensions simmer, the need for vigilant and
continuous dialogue becomes ever more apparent, not just for the giants of the East and West but for all nations within their gravitational
