As Hegseth visits Manila, Beijing warns outsiders against meddling in South China Sea
Those who willingly become pawns will inevitably be discarded,’ Chen Xiaodong, vice-minister of foreign affairs, tells Boao ...
Hegseth Announces US Missile Plan Likely to Inflame China Tensions
The U.S. and its Philippine ally are also planning special forces training in the closest province to China-claimed Taiwan.
Hegseth says U.S. seeking to re-establish deterrence strategy during Philippines visit
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Manila American Cemetery and took part in a wreath laying ceremony on Friday.
Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia
At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” ...
US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit
The United States will enhance its military alliance with the Philippines as it aims to “reestablish deterrence” to counter ...
Hegseth Reiterates 'Ironclad' US Pledge to Defend Philippines
Pete Hegseth reaffirmed America’s “ironclad commitment” to defend the Philippines amid threats from China as the Pentagon ...
Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a message of reassurance on his first official trip to Asia, telling U.S. allies ...
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Hegseth stresses need for cooperation with S. Korea, other allies for deterrence needed to prevent war
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth underscored the need Friday for the United States to work together with South Korea, ...
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Hegseth tells Philippines the Trump administration will ramp up deterrence against China...
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would work with allies to ramp up deterrence against threats across the world, including China’s aggression in the South ...