Singapore minister Chan Chun Sing delivered remarks in Mandarin at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, a move that the South China Morning Post reports struck a chord with audiences in China. The forum, held in Beijing, brought together defense and security officials from multiple countries.
The South China Morning Post framed Chan's use of Mandarin as a form of diplomacy that resonated particularly well with Chinese observers. The report did not detail the specific content of his speech, but highlighted the linguistic choice as notable.
The Xiangshan Forum also featured discussions on artificial intelligence in military contexts, with The Straits Times reporting that AI military risks sparked concern among participants at the China security conference. China Daily reported that the gathering gave small and medium-sized countries an equal voice in security discussions.
