US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue that marked a significant shift in tone regarding China compared to the previous year. While last year's address was critical, this year's speech emphasized improved US-China relations under President Trump's leadership and notably omitted any mention of Taiwan. This change is attributed to Trump's recent visit to Beijing, which he described as a success, suggesting a less confrontational approach to China and potential reconsideration of arms sales to Taiwan. AI
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- China
- Donald Trump
- Pete Hegseth
- Shangri-La Dialogue
- Taiwan
- Tsinghua University
- United States
- Zhou Bo
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