Tensions Escalate as China Reacts to U.S. Officials' Remarks

In a bold move, China has condemned U.S. defense official Pete Hegseth for his divisive comments made during a recent defense conference in Singapore. Hegseth warned that China poses an “imminent” military threat to the Indo-Pacific, particularly concerning Taiwan, igniting a fiery response from Beijing.

Hegseth Calls Out China’s Military Ambitions

During his keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Hegseth asserted that China is actively preparing to use military force to shift the balance of power in the region, suggesting that the nation is rehearsing for a possible invasion of Taiwan. "The threat China poses is real, and it could be imminent," he declared, urging Asian nations to bolster their military expenditures.

China Hits Back: 'Provocations and Division'