Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in constructive talks with China and India

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leaves after a bilateral meeting with Malaysia's Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin ...

Hegseth tells China’s defense chief US will ‘stoutly defend its interests’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told China’s defense minister Friday that the U.S. will “stoutly defend its interests” in the ...
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Hegseth Slams China’s South China Sea Aggression, Pushes ASEAN Unity

Hegseth made these remarks during a meeting with his counterparts from the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations ...

Pete Hegseth Condemns China's 'Destabilizing Actions' In South China Sea, Pledges US Support To Southeast Asian Allies: Reports

Pete Hegseth condemned China's actions in the South China Sea, pledged support to help Southeast Asian nations counter ...

Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending.

Hegseth and China’s Defense Minister Meet After Trump-Xi Trade Truce

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held talks with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun at a gathering of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations defense chiefs on Friday in Kuala Lumpur.

Hegseth says US ready to share tools to help allies counter 'aggressive' China

KUALA LUMPUR - Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday (Nov 1) took aim at Beijing over an increase in "destabilising actions ...

US urges ASEAN to be firm in countering China in the South China Sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their maritime forces to counter China's ...

'US-China relationship never been better': Pete Hegseth after meeting Admiral Dong Jun in Malaysia

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reported a productive meeting with China's Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun, ...