US EditionHegseth Warns of Imminent Chinese Threat to Taiwan; Beijing Denounces US Rhetoric
- On June 1, 2025, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning during a prominent security forum in Singapore about the genuine and immediate military threat that China poses to Taiwan and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
- Hegseth's remarks followed rising tensions between Washington and Beijing, fueled by disputes over Taiwan, the South China Sea, and unresolved trade issues despite a recent 90-day tariff reduction deal.
- China’s Foreign Ministry condemned Hegseth's speech as containing defamatory allegations, accusing the U.S. Of sowing division, ignoring regional calls for peace, and promoting a Cold War mentality for bloc confrontation.
- The temporary U.S.-China trade agreement reduced tariffs imposed by the U.S. From 145% down to 30% for a 90-day period, while China cut its levies on American products from 125% to 10%; nevertheless, rising diplomatic and military frictions have cast doubt on the durability of this deal.
- The exchange highlights deteriorating U.S.-China relations, where strategic posturing, military deployments, and accusations threaten regional stability and raise concerns over potential conflict escalation in the Indo-Pacific.
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