Hegseth tones down warnings about China in visit to region
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
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Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.
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