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China’s defense minister Li Shangfu is speaking, piling into the United States — though not mentioning the US by name — for its hegemonism and selective approach to international norms #SLD23 
"So-called rules-based international order never tells you what the rules are and who made these rules," Li says. And argues that this order "only follows the interests and rules of a small number of countries." #SLD23
In what may be the most ungainly and unnecessary metaphor of the Dialogue, Li says China believes in "big pies of cooperation, not small cakes that are self-serving and exclusive." Casts China as a benign agent of global development and prosperity. #SLD23
On Ukraine, Li says, "China has taken an objective and impartial stance based on the merits of the issue." #SLD23
Li Shangfu most newsy on Taiwan: Blames the ruling DPP for stoking separatist activities and says disputes over the island is an internal affair. "Taiwan’s reunification is an overriding trend and an unstoppable force," says Li. "China must be and will be reunified" #SLD23
About yesterday's near collision in Taiwan Strait, Li says that these vessels are not there for "innocent passage" but purposes of "hegemony" #SLD23
A striking line from China's defense minister: "When friends visit us, we welcome them with fine wine. When jackals come to us, we will face them with shotguns." #SLD23
Estonian Prime Minister @kajakallas takes the stage, delivers a speech on Russia as an imperialist power. Subtle jabs at Chinese rhetoric. “In Russia’s vision for security, it is acceptable to conquer and colonize another country.” #SLD23
Tomorrow, Estonia will open an embassy in Singapore
German defense minister @PistoriusBoris nods to Europe's own pivot to Asia, says "we have been too focused on economical relations," and not enough on "global political developments." #SLD23
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