Hegseth walks tightrope on China, urging Asian allies to share burden against threats
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down his criticism of China during remarks to Pacific leaders and diplomats on Saturday, weeks after President Trump participated in a bilateral summit in Beijing. In remarks at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dia.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down his criticism of China during remarks to Pacific leaders and diplomats on Saturday, weeks after President Trump participated in a bilateral summit in Beijing. In remarks at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dia.
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- Primary source: The Hill
- Published: May 30, 2026, 5:21 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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