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China bristles at Macron linking Ukraine defence to Taiwan threats
As part of a broader address on the risks of division between China and the United States, Macron told the Shangri-La ...
Hegseth urges Asia to boost defence against China's 'imminent' threat to Taiwan
The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost defence spending and work with the US to deter war.
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 ...
As China's threats grow, Taiwan seeks U.S. military support to strengthen its defenses
While the U.S. remains a “very important” strategic partner, the Beijing-claimed island “fully recognizes” the need to ...
The Economist6d
There is an “imminent” threat to Taiwan, America warns
The threat China poses is real, and it could be imminent.” Is Mr Hegseth’s assessment correct? In fact a fog of uncertainty ...
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, ...
Politico Europe5d
China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ on Taiwan as Hegseth brands Beijing ‘imminent’ threat
China on Sunday accused Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth of attempting to “sow division” in Asia, issuing a fierce rebuke after ...
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 ...
Taiwan accuses China of carrying out 'provocative' military patrol near island
Taiwan accused China on Friday of raising tensions in the region with a "provocative" military patrol involving warplanes and warships near the island, an unusual public rebuke in what are typically ...
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: ...
Daniel DePetris: How big of a threat is China really?
The U.S. would be wise to refrain from overestimating China’s military capability and underestimating the capability of ...
China accuses Hegseth of espousing 'Cold War mentality' for labeling country as a threat: 'Vilified'
China criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his "vilified" remarks in which he said the Asian country poses a ...