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US Defense Secretary softens China rhetoric at Shangri-La Dialogue

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US Defense Secretary Hegseth adopted a less confrontational stance towards China during his recent speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue. While still acknowledging China's military expansion, he refrained from labeling Beijing as the primary threat, a shift from his previous year's rhetoric. Hegseth emphasized a measured approach to the challenge, focusing on strength rather than needless confrontation, while also highlighting the shared regional assessment of security and the importance of maintaining a balanced power dynamic. AI

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US Defense Secretary softens China rhetoric at Shangri-La Dialogue

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