Defence officials from over 100 countries to attend annual Xiangshan Forum in Beijing
China is hosting its largest annual security gathering from today. Analysts said the Xiangshan Forum will be a chance for Beijing to project influence and deepen ties with the Global South, amid testy relations with the West and some regional neighbours. Defence officials from more than 100 countries, including Vietnam, Russia, Nigeria and Brazil, will attend the gathering. Tan Si Hui reports.
China is hosting its largest annual security gathering from today. Analysts said the Xiangshan Forum will be a chance for Beijing to project influence and deepen ties with the Global South, amid testy relations with the West and some regional neighbours. Defence officials from more than 100 countries, including Vietnam, Russia, Nigeria and Brazil, will attend the gathering. Tan Si Hui reports.