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'Steeped in provocations': US defence chief Pete Hegseth claims China preparing for war in Asia, Beijing calls it ‘instigation’
Tensions flared between the United States and China on Saturday after US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claimed that Beijing is “credibly preparing” to use military force in Asia. His remarks at a ...
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US defense secretary warns of ‘imminent’ threat from China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face ...
World should be 'extremely worried' about Russia-China relationship, EU foreign policy chief warns
EU's foreign policy chief expressed alarm on Saturday over Russia-China ties amid North Korean troops in Ukraine. Meanwhile, ...
Hegseth challenges China in its own backyard
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday in Singapore attempted to woo Asian defense leaders to Washington’s side as he ...
Hegseth stampedes through the Pentagon
It is baffling what Hegseth intended to accomplish with the purge. We do know that he has accomplished a decided weakening of ...
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‘Imminent’ threat? Hegseth escalates tone on China in key Asia speech
The assessment is a major departure for the U.S. government, and it came with a nudge that nations must choose between ...
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U.S. reveals its deterrence strategy against China in Asia: "Beijing is preparing to use military force"
The US Secretary of Defense pointed out at the major Asia-Pacific military forum that the threat from China is real, while ...
Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances
In a world rattled by President Trump’s tariffs and his scorn for Western allies, the defense secretary struck a rare note of ...
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Hegseth, With China at Top of His Agenda, Is Set To Address Defense Leaders at Shangri-La Dialogue
The drama of Hegseth’s remarks, though, likely won’t be as intense as it could be, as he’ll be unable to look at China’s ...