Why the tone of this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue has clearly shifted: Global Times editorial

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Participants attend the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29, 2026. Photo: Su Yaxuan/GTThe 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), held in Singapore from Friday to Sunday, reflected continued improvement in major-country relations under the guidance of heads of state, raising expectations for gre