(defense Minister Li Shangfu will attend the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue and visit Singapore)-- the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference on the afternoon of 29 May. Defense Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Tan Kefei released information: state Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu will be invited to attend the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue and visit Singapore from May 31 to June 4. During the meeting, Minister Li will make a speech on the topic of "China's New Security Initiative" and meet with the heads of delegations of relevant countries. During his visit to New Zealand, Minister Li will hold meetings and talks with leaders of the new government and defense departments.