Dialogue China Plus

The final days of May saw heat waves in India, Pakistan and Mexico, and other extreme weather like flooding and tornadoes across the world. The impacts of climate change extend beyond the coastline, going deep into the heart of many countries. What are the reasons behind these extreme weather events? How much is climate change to blame? What are the predictions for the future if nothing is done to stop it?

Experts share their opinions on issues such as maritime disputes in the South China Sea, U.S. involvement in these regional disputes, tensions between Manila and Beijing and China-ASEAN relations.

The president of Timor-Leste shares his opinions on topics such as the South China Sea issue, Washington's China policy, expectations for China-U.S. ties and U.S. double standards on terrorism.

Experts share their perspectives on major topics of the ongoing Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, including China's approach to global security, U.S. interference in regional disputes, tensions in the South China Sea and international military cooperation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the deaths of dozens of civilians in an airstrike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah a “tragic mistake” which has drawn strong international condemnation. This took place as Israel is under growing pressure as three more European countries announced their recognition of Palestine as a state and the International Court of Justice ordered the country’s military to halt its attack in Rafah. What does the increasing isolation mean to Israel? How likely is it that Israel will stop the offensive at Rafah? Will the international pressure help end the conflict?

Leaders from China, Japan and South Korea have had their first trilateral meeting in Seoul in more than four years. Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called the meeting "a new beginning." What's behind the resumption of the trilateral meeting and how significant was it for the three countries and the region? What will a trilateral free trade agreement be like as the three countries resume negotiations? And finally, what are the challenges facing the three neighbors in an increasingly divided and competitive world?