https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-defence-forum-set-to-open-amid-roiling-regional-tensionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-defence-forum-set-to-open-amid-roiling-regional-tensionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-defence-forum-set-to-open-amid-roiling-regional-tensions#u70464Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:07:26 +0000Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun opened the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Wednesday, calling for an end to provocative acts and the reversal of regressive historical trends. The security forum, marking its 20th anniversary, hosts delegations from nearly 100 countries, regions, and international organizations. A senior Pentagon official for China is leading the US delegation, while Singapore's Chan Chun Sing is attending to urge great powers to build trust. The event occurs as tensions persist over the South China Sea and Taiwan.Why it mattersThe forum serves as a primary venue for Chin