Analysts anticipate a less confrontational US stance on Taiwan at the Shangri-La Dialogue, despite ongoing tensions. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech will be closely monitored for any policy shifts.

Chinese delegates to the Shangri-La Dialogue anticipate Washington will strike a less confrontational tone on Taiwan than it did last year, even as the issue remains the largest point of contention in China-US relations. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to speak at the annual security conference in Singapore on Saturday morning. His remarks will be closely watched by Beijing and Washington’s regional allies for signs of any policy shift following the high-stakes summit between...