Asia’s defense summit opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concerns
Asia's defense summit has opened with a focus on China's military modernization and concerns regarding U.S. priorities in the region. The Shangri-La Dialogue is attended by global leaders and security officials, highlighting the delicate balance Vietnam maintains between the U.S. and China. Key discussions include maritime disputes and the implications of U.S. defense strategies in the Indo-Pacific.
- ▪China's military assertiveness is a central theme at the summit.
- ▪Vietnam's leader, To Lam, is expected to address regional stability amid tensions with China.
- ▪U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will discuss America's Indo-Pacific strategy and defense commitments.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAsia’s defense summit opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsChina's military modernization and assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific are key topics at Asia's top defense summitByDAVID RISING Associated PressMay 28, 2026, 10:10 PM1:26A man walk near the entrance of the Shangri-La Hotel, the venue for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's annual defense and security forum, in Singapore, Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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