Which representatives will China send to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore? The Ministry of Defense responds.

On the afternoon of May 28, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Major General Jiang Bin, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered reporters' questions.

Reporter: Can the spokesperson introduce which representatives China will send to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore this weekend? In the context of the current international situation, how does China view the role of the Shangri-La Dialogue as a platform for security summits?

Jiang Bin: From May 29 to 31, a delegation of experts and scholars from the People's Liberation Army of China will be invited to Singapore to participate in the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. The head of this delegation is Professor Meng Xiangqing from the National Defense University, and the members include experts and scholars from the National Defense University, the Academy of Military Sciences, and the Navy.

China values defense and security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, always adhering to an open and inclusive approach, and actively participating in constructive dialogues of various kinds. The experts and scholars sent this time will deeply explain China's concepts and initiatives, aiming to build trust, dispel doubts, reach consensus, and deepen cooperation, jointly contributing wisdom and strength to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific.