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China skips the Shangri-La Dialogue for the second straight year, leaving Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth without a direct counterpart — a move analysts say signals rising confidence amid military buildup and regional tensions. While Beijing sends scholars instead of its defense minister — a risky move given past legal troubles of former ministers — AUKUS allies meet to reinforce a rules-based order. Speculation swirls over a new uncrewed underwater vehicle project, underscoring the high-stakes diplomacy unfolding in Asia’s security landscape.

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