A senior Chinese military scholar has called for strengthened regional cooperation in Asia while criticizing U.S. strategic approaches as outdated during the high-profile Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore. Senior Colonel Liu Wanxia of the People's Liberation Army National Defense University emphasized the need for 'Asian solutions to Asian challenges' during an exclusive interview with CGTN.
Liu warned that maintaining peace requires rejecting 'zero-sum mentalities and bloc confrontations,' specifically referencing recent U.S. military partnerships in the region. The three-day defense summit brought together officials from over 40 countries and regions to discuss security challenges.
The scholar's remarks come as Asian economies account for nearly 40% of global GDP growth. Business analysts suggest Liu's emphasis on multilateral cooperation aligns with increasing regional economic integration efforts, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement.
Academics following the dialogue noted the speech highlighted China's evolving security philosophy, which prioritizes development-oriented solutions over traditional military alliances. The comments also addressed concerns from diaspora communities about stability in cross-strait relations and the Taiwan Strait.
