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US Defense Secretary shifts tone on China, downplays Taiwan

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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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US Defense Secretary shifts tone on China, downplays Taiwan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhou Bo ·

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