US EditionHegseth Warns of Imminent Chinese Threat to Taiwan; Beijing Denounces US Rhetoric
- At the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue security summit held in Singapore on May 31, 2025, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning about an immediate and tangible threat posed by China to Taiwan.
- Hegseth's remarks, calling China a threat and urging Indo-Pacific allies to increase defense spending, provoked a strong response from China, which accused the U.S. Of vilifying Beijing and promoting a Cold War mentality.
- China's Foreign Ministry denounced Hegseth's comments as deplorable and divisive, accused the U.S. Of stoking tensions in the Asia-Pacific with offensive deployments like Typhon missile launchers, and stressed that Taiwan is a purely Chinese internal matter.
- Hegseth warned that any Chinese effort to take control of Taiwan would lead to severe repercussions, reflecting President Trump's earlier statement that he would prevent China from invading Taiwan during his administration.
- This exchange underscores escalating U.S.-China tensions in the region, with China warning Washington not to "play with fire" over Taiwan while the U.S. Prepares to bolster overseas defenses amid concerns about Beijing's aggressive posturing.
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