Shangri-la

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stunned U.S. adversaries and allies at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue of defense officials in Singapore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The U.S. and Chinese militaries aren’t expected to engage directly at the Shangri-La Dialogue this year, with China sending its lowest-level delegation since senior Chinese military officers started attending the conference nearly two decades ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Hegseth's headline speech at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from around 45 countries, contrasted with his strongly confrontational remarks on China at last year's event.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

At the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday, Hegseth was asked by Japan's defence minister to address concerns about US commitment.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Enormous portraits of lost cities line the walls, with plaques revealing their names as Shangri-La, Avalon, and Shambhala.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston