Dong Jun is expected to miss the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for a second consecutive year, according to people familiar with the matter. China is instead expected to send a lower-profile delegation from the People’s Liberation Army National Defense University. The reason for Dong’s expected absence was not disclosed, and the plans could still change before the forum begins this weekend.

2026-05-26

Dong Jun is expected to miss the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for a second consecutive year, according to people familiar with the matter. China is instead expected to send a lower-profile delegation from the People’s Liberation Army National Defense University. The reason for Dong’s expected absence was not disclosed, and the plans could still change before the forum begins this weekend.