Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao reported tonight (June 1st) that "the Chinese People's Liberation Army representatives expressed dissatisfaction with China being 'attacked' at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Singapore's Minister for Manpower and Minister for National Development Heng Swee Keat responded on Sunday (June 1st), emphasizing that just as other countries should better understand China's concerns and aspirations, if China feels that the world does not respect or understand itself enough, it should seize every opportunity to express its stance." [Clever] Comment: The nature and positioning of the Shangri-La Forum deserve in-depth discussion. Can tiny Singapore really maintain fairness? If the Shangri-La Forum is not a meeting based on mutual respect and equal dialogue but instead becomes a venue for the so-called 'anti-China camp' to criticize China and generate 'anti-China news,' then what is the significance for China to participate in the Shangri-La Forum? Looking back at history, since its establishment in 2002, over the course of 23 years, it seems to have been performing according to the American script. This long-term single direction has made its essence transparent to the world. In this context, the relevant remarks by Singapore's defense minister seem to be hypocritical, making them hard to believe. On the international stage of exchange and dialogue, all parties should adhere to sincere, equal, and respectful principles, jointly promoting constructive dialogue rather than falling into meaningless accusations and confrontations.
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