CNA Correspondent - Inside The Shangri-La Dialogue
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Defence chiefs from around the world gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue. But with a lower-level Chinese delegation in attendance this year, how did that change the dynamics?
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CNA Correspondent - Inside The Shangri-La Dialogue
23:27 Min CNA Correspondent Defence chiefs from around the world gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue. But with a lower-level Chinese delegation in attendance this year, how did that change the dynamics? CNA Correspondent About the show: They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from their corners of the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends.
