The annual Shangri -La dialogue was held in Singapore as scheduled. The Sino -US defense ministers not only led large delegations to participate, but also held bilateral talks during the dialogue.In addition, the Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun gave a speech at the dialogue, explaining the global security initiative proposed by China and his views on international hotspots.Judging from the performance of the Chinese delegation at the incense meeting over the years, this year, China has shown a more active and proactive attitude, and gradually regards the fragrance as a platform to make its own voice and strengthen dialogue to the international community.
The attitude changes
Because the incense society is hosted by the British Institute of International Strategy. In the past, some observer of China believe that this meeting has become an international place for the United States and its allies in the security field.There were no other countries high in China, and there were no other countries.It was not until 2011 that the Minister of Defense was sent to the incense meeting.However, in some years, the Chinese side could not arrange for the defense ministers to attend this important international conference because of some "work needs".Opportunities for communication.
However, in recent years, China has sent the National Defense Minister to attend the meeting, which reflects the recognition and attention of the Shangri -La dialogue as an international security dialogue platform.Astin's first face -to -face meeting.The talks will help to stabilize the relationship between the two armies that are constantly declining. The two sides stated that they will resume military exchanges through telephones in the next few months.
The two countries 'defense ministers' talks play an important role in reducing the popularity of Taiwan and the South China Sea, avoiding misjudgment of each other, and avoiding crisis management and control.Due to the time when Perlis, the president of the House of Representatives of the United States, China interrupted military exchanges with the United States in 2022. The relationship between the two armies was in a dark period. The two large nuclear powers were in a tense state that might wipe the gun at any time.
China ’s selection of Xiangxiang will restart the meeting with the US defense chief, which reflects China’ s attention to the multilateral safety forum in the region. It has a positive roleEssence
From "home diplomacy" to "borrowing ships out of the sea"
China has been affected by the principle of "me -oriented" in the principle of "me -oriented" in the foreign exchanges of China.In the field of regional security dialogue, China's defense department has successfully created the annual Xiangshan Forum, attracting representatives of many countries to participate.However, in today's increasingly complicated geopolitics, China, as a rising country, is becoming increasingly apparent with the superpowers and the United States. Therefore, a considerable number of countries are willing to go to some more neutral places to participate in these multilateral sides to participate in these multilateral sidesDialogue to balance the relationship between them and China and the United States.
Under such a situation, China also needs to adjust its own strategy, use the time and place of other countries to "borrow ships out of the sea", make its own voice on a third -party platform, and expand its right to speak on the international stage.At the same time, we will strengthen communication and dialogue with various countries, and strive to eliminate misunderstandings and differences.The advantages of these overseas dialogue platforms lies in their neutrality and general recognition, and representatives of all parties can easily reach and be unlimited.The results and declarations achieved in these regional dialogue venues are often highly recognized, which plays an important role in improving the national soft power and international status.
"Borrowing a boat out of the sea" is by no means easy. Due to the loss of home advantages, China needs to express self and communication in a more international and noisy cultural public opinion environment. This requires not only courage, but also skills.Avoiding contact will only deepen misunderstandings and distrust.In the context of the Sino -US game, the two major powers on the international stage of diplomacy and discourse competition will only be more intense. Therefore, a multilateral dialogue mechanism like Xianghui will become more and more communication between China and the United States.Important places for discourse rights and influence.The communication skills and diplomatic attitude of the great powers on these occasions will not only affect the relationship between the great powers, but also affect their status and image in small and medium -sized countries.
TheXianghui began in 2002. At that time, the security situation in East Asia was still calm, involving the security predicament caused by the Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Korean Peninsula issue.Nowadays, the incense will have gone through more than 20 years, and the regional and global situation has changed a lot. The above problems have led to increasingly intense tension and opposition.Although East Asia has not erupted for military conflicts like Ukraine and the Middle East, it is also shrouded in the security shadow of military reserve competitions and frequent crises.
East Asian Security Situation Improve the Statue
The security predicament has continued to intensify, and the hostility between some countries has a tendency to rises in spiral.Under such a security situation, the status of the incense will only be further improved. This is because only through the communication and dialogue of various countries can we truly control the disputes and avoid the upgrade of hot issues.In addition to China and the United States, the coordination of dialogue and coordination of China and surrounding countries should be strengthened, so as to eliminate misunderstandings and distrust, and achieve common prosperity and lasting peace in the region.
The experience of participating in Xianghui over the years has helped China understand the security position and discourse system of other countries, and more clearly explained its new security initiative.The current Sino -US military relations have stabilized, and Xiang will play a constructive role.In the future, China and the United States and other countries will pay more attention to such a security dialogue platform. The position of Xiang will continue to improve in the game and coordination of the great powers.
The author is the deputy director and senior researcher of the East Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore