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  1. China hosted a defence summit involving experts and scholars at the Shangri-La Dialogue and Xiangshan Forum in Singapore on May 28, 2026.
  2. NZDF representative Chris Penk attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to discuss Indo-Pacific security challenges and collaborative strength.
  3. The U.S. hosted a premier defense summit focusing on regional issues and Indo-Pacific concerns.
  4. US policy discussions focused on creating NATO-like military blocs, potential nuclear hosting via AUKUS, and deploying missile systems in the Indo-Pacific.

Assessments warn of a new nuclear arms race amid potential conflict over Taiwan island.

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Assessments warn of a new nuclear arms race amid potential conflict over Taiwan island.

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  1. High-intensity conflict involving China and a nuclear-armed adversary.1 source
  2. Potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait is underway.Sub-event
  3. US calls for meaningful arms control discussions while nuclear tests demonstrate China's growing capacity to strike mainland.1 source
  4. PLA units based in Fujian tested missiles focused on Taiwan.Sub-event
  5. The defense strategies of Taiwan are being influenced by lessons learned from the Ukraine war and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, all while China maintains its claim over the island.Sub-event
  6. The US semiconductor supply chain crisis, potential full-scale invasion of Taiwan, and PLA access concerns.Sub-event
  7. Trump met with Chinese President in Beijing regarding Taiwan issues, raising concerns of nuclear escalation between the US and China.Sub-event
  8. Warnings issued regarding a new nuclear arms race and potential conflict over Taiwan.1 source
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  1. Depleted stockpiles are cited as a source of future conflict concerns over Taiwan.1 source

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US policy discussions focused on creating NATO-like military blocs, potential nuclear hosting via AUKUS, and deploying missile systems in the Indo-Pacific.

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Within China hosted a defence summit involving experts and scholars at the Shangri-La Dialogue and Xiangshan Forum in Singapore on May 28, 2026.

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