Philippines criticizes China at Shangri-La over arbitral award

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. presented concerns at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, criticizing China for refusing to recognize the 2016 Arbitral Award and raising allegations of espionage activities, according to Rappler. China's notably lower-level representation at the summit—military officers and scholars rather than senior defense officials—reflects shifting diplomatic dynamics in the region.