Asia-Pacific

China Absent as U.S. and Allies Issue Stark Warnings at Shangri-La Dialogue

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By Ryan Wu/Rik Glauert

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At Asia’s top defense summit, the U.S. warned that China may be preparing to use force against Taiwan — a threat officials say could be imminent. While Beijing skipped high-level talks, its delegation pushed back against what it called “groundless accusations.”