https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2019/05/21/long-time-coming-chinas-defense-minister-to-speak-at-shangri-la-dialogue/

Wei, who will lead China’s delegation at the event, would be the most senior Chinese delegate to attend the Shangri-la Dialogue in eight years. The country in recent years sent lower-ranking officials to the event, who tended to stick tightly to their prepared speeches and avoid directly answering questions from other delegates.