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China warns US ‘must never play with fire’ on Taiwan in rebuke of Hegseth for speech
The Chinese Foreign Ministry rebuked Hegseth's remarks, saying he invoked the "Cold War mentality for bloc confrontation" and ...
In Singapore, Hegseth threatens ‘devastating consequences’ if China attempts to conquer Taiwan
Hegseth threatens China with ‘devastating consequences,’ Ukraine peace talks resume after Russia suffers devastating blow, ...
China blasts Pete Hegseth over 'Cold War' mentality
China's foreign and defense ministries issued angry statements after Hegseth called the People's Republic a "threat" at a ...
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Strait talking: What’s behind China’s military drills around Taiwan
China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan highlight its escalating ambitions and hybrid tactics aimed at reshaping the ...
Hegseth Warns of ‘Devastating Consequences’ Should China Seek to ‘Conquer’ Taiwan
The defense secretary said Asia is the administration’s priority region.
Pete Hegseth warns of ‘devastating consequences’ if China tries to conquer Taiwan — how to protect yourself
Hegseth focused his warning on Beijing’s stance toward Taiwan, making the stakes clear for the broader region. “To be clear: ...
China Urges U.S. to ‘Stop Inciting Conflict’ in Asia-Pacific Region in Blistering Response to Hegseth
China issued a blistering response after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said "the threat China poses is real." ...
US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the world: China’s ...
China bristles at Macron linking Ukraine defence to Taiwan threats
China on Saturday criticised as a "double standard" attempts to link the defence of Ukraine with the need to protect Taiwan ...
Pentagon boss Hegseth warns of ‘devastating’ consequences if China looks to ‘conquer’ Taiwan
"We are not going to sugarcoat it. The threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete ...
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 warned of the “imminent” threat China poses to the Indo-Pacific region.