In a keynote speech at Beijing's Xiangshan Defense Forum, China’s defense minister Dong Jun called for countries to seek new ways to resolve disputes, avoiding mentions of Taiwan and tensions with the United States. Institute for National Defense and Security Research analyst Shen Ming-shih says the lack of direct references to Taiwan may reflect Beijing’s focus on managing US-China relations ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Source: Analysis: China's Calls for Dialogue at Beijing Defense Forum ｜TaiwanPlus News
