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Skip NavigationJoin ICJoin ProLivestreamMenuDefense spending surges, China draws fire: The biggest quotes from Asia's top security summitDefense spending surges, China draws fire: The biggest quotes from Asia’s top security summitLim Hui JieMon, Jun 1st 2026Defense spending, China, Ukraine: Takeways from 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Defense spending, China, Ukraine: Takeways from 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Lim Hui JieSun, May 31st 2026Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejects 'neo-militarism' claimJapan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejects ‘neo-militarism’ claimLim Hui JieSun, May 31st 2026China is 'losing a chance' by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: GermanyChina is ‘losing a chance’ by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: GermanyLim Hui JieSat, May 30th 2026Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at China ownershipMercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at China ownershipMichael WaylandFri, May 29th 2026Vietnam President says Asia seeks 'responsible commitment' in regionAsia PoliticsVietnam President says Asia seeks ‘responsible commitment’ in regionFri, May 29th 2026Travel pivot: How the Iran conflict is fueling India's tourism boomInside IndiaTravel pivot: How the Iran conflict is fueling India’s tourism boomWed, May 27th 2026AI wealth must benefit society, South Korea deputy PM says amid Samsung tensionsTechAI wealth must benefit society, South Korea deputy PM says amid Samsung tensionsMon, May 25th 2026Asia: BusinessSamsung Electronics shares rally 6% after union suspends strike following tentative wage dealThu, May 21st 2026Inside IndiaInside India newsletter: India’s investment appeal dims as firms and funds chase U.S.Wed, May 20th 2026PoliticsTaiwan was central in Xi’s meeting with Trump — but not with PutinWed, May 20th 2026

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