US EditionChina accuses Hegseth of touting ‘Cold War mentality’ in provocative speech
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore on Saturday, cautioning that China represents a significant and potentially immediate threat to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Hegseth's remarks came amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions, including a recent trade war, visa policy changes, and disputes over Taiwan, which China condemns as internal affairs and urges the U.S. Not to exploit.
- China's Foreign Ministry and Defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang responded on Sunday by accusing Hegseth of promoting a Cold War mentality, vilifying China with defamatory claims, and ignoring regional calls for peace and development.
- Hegseth committed to strengthening U.S. Military presence abroad to address potential threats from China and emphasized that allied and partner nations must increase their contributions to regional defense efforts, highlighting growing security challenges in the area.
- The incident highlights escalating U.S.-China rivalry with implications for Asia-Pacific stability, as China warns the U.S. To cease interference and provocative actions that could worsen regional tensions.
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Beijing. China yesterday criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for calling the Asian country a threat, and accused him of promoting a cold war mentality while binational tensions escalated even further.
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