Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
Summary
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a security conference in Singapore, saying the United States remains committed to peace and balance in the Pacific region. He softened his previous strong warnings about China but emphasized that the U.S. will not allow China to control the area.Key Facts
- Hegseth addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual defense and security meeting in Singapore.
- He highlighted the importance of the Pacific region for U.S. security and prosperity.
- Last year, he warned that China was actively training its military for a possible attack on Taiwan.
- This year, after President Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Hegseth spoke more calmly about China.
- Trump called Xi a “great leader” and said they expect a positive future relationship.
- Hegseth said the U.S. and China aim to build a stable and fair relationship while protecting their own interests.
- The U.S. wants to stop China from dominating the Indo-Pacific region to keep the balance of power stable.
- Some U.S. lawmakers accused the Trump administration of becoming too friendly with China.
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