Dueling Narratives At Shangri-La

‘No one should ever underestimate the strong resolve and ability of the Chinese military to safeguard its territorial integrity,” State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said at the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 12.

Wei delivered a speech on China’s vision for regional order, and reiterated the nation’s position on the Taiwan question. He said, “Peaceful reunification is the largest aspiration of the Chinese people, and we are willing to put our best efforts into achieving that. If anyone dares to secede Taiwan from China, we have no choice but to go to war, fight at all costs and to the end.”