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US Defense Chief May Soften Taiwan Stance at Shangri-La Dialogue

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to adopt a less confrontational stance on Taiwan during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue this year. This potential shift in tone is influenced by recent diplomatic efforts between China and the US, including a summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Chinese delegates anticipate a moderation in rhetoric compared to last year's stern warnings about potential military action. AI

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US Defense Chief May Soften Taiwan Stance at Shangri-La Dialogue

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang,Alcott Wei ·

    How Hegseth might shift his tone on Taiwan at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue

    Chinese delegates to the Shangri-La Dialogue anticipate Washington will strike a less confrontational tone on Taiwan than it did last year, even as the issue remains the largest point of contention in China-US relations. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to speak at …

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