‘Taiwan War’ To ‘Respect Xi’? Hegseth Changes Tune On China After Trump’s ‘Failed’ Beijing Visit
A massive change in tone from the Pentagon just shook up the Shangri-La Dialogue. Moving away from last year’s urgent warnings of an imminent conflict over Taiwan, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed a highly calculated approach toward Beijing. Channeling the iconic “speak softly and carry a big stick” doctrine, Hegseth balanced respect for China’s ambitions with a firm warning on American readiness. On the sidelines, Hegseth also claimed total U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz and announced a jaw-dropping $56 billion investment in drone warfare. Watch the full press briefing.
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