Hegseth reassures Pacific allies as he softens China 'threat' rhetoric

SINGAPORE — United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat. Speaking to a group of world leaders, diplomats and top security officials at the Shangri-La defense conference in Singapore, Hegseth said that the region “has profound […]... Keep on reading: Hegseth reassures Pacific allies as he softens China 'threat' rhetoric

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer