Xiangshan Forum shows the muscle behind China’s diplomacy (Sophie Wushuang Yi – East Asia Forum)

China’s efforts to build an alternative security platform around the Beijing Xiangshan Forum have gained momentum as its military modernisation accelerates. Demonstrated advances have made regional governments more attentive to Xiangshan within the wider network of security forums. But unless Beijing can manage the divergent security interests and needs of the forum’s diverse participants, Xiangshan risks becoming diplomatic theatre while China’s military capabilities race ahead.

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