- China seeks to manage Northeast Asian security interests, reinforcing Beijing's influence through diplomatic channels.
- China hosted a defence summit involving experts and scholars at the Shangri-La Dialogue and Xiangshan Forum in Singapore on May 28, 2026.
NZDF representative Chris Penk attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to discuss Indo-Pacific security challenges and collaborative strength.
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Updated May 27
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What happened
NZDF representative Chris Penk attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to discuss Indo-Pacific security challenges and collaborative strength.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The U.S. hosted a premier defense summit focusing on regional issues and Indo-Pacific concerns.Sub-event
NZDF committed to combat capability and collaborative strength during the dialogue in Singapore.1 source
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The entities involved
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Singapore
sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia
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New Zealand Defence Force
combined military forces of New Zealand
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Indo-Pacific
region of Earth's seas
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- Kenneth Yeo, an associate research fellow, consulted on evolving domestic security threats in Singapore.
- Australia and Japan reaffirmed their shared commitment to a free and open region through defense cooperation under their framework.