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US shifts Taiwan rhetoric to 'quiet diplomacy' amid China tensions

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a softer tone regarding Taiwan at the Shangri-La Dialogue, signaling a shift towards a "strong, quiet and clear" policy. This approach contrasts with previous administrations and aims to de-escalate tensions with China, though it raises questions about US strength and vulnerability. While the US maintains its policy on Taiwan, the rhetoric has changed, with a focus on "speaking softly while carrying a big stick." AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Josh Xiao, Philip J. Heijmans, Bloomberg ·

    Hegseth seeks to convince allies U.S. should stay quiet on Taiwan

    Hegseth became the first Pentagon chief in more than a decade to avoid mentioning Taiwan during a speech that lasted about 30 minutes at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue.

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