Hegseth warns ‘threat China poses is real’

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking to Asia’s premier defense forum in Singapore, delivered a dire warning to the world: China’s designs on Taiwan pose a threat to global peace and stability that requires “our allies and partners do their part on defense.” While Hegseth made clear that Washington does not seek conflict with China, he stressed the Trump administration would not let aggression from Beijing stand.

​ US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking to Asia’s premier defense forum in Singapore, delivered a dire warning to the world: China’s designs on Taiwan pose a threat to global peace and stability that requires “our allies and partners do their part on defense.” While Hegseth made clear that Washington does not seek conflict with China, he stressed the Trump administration would not let aggression from Beijing stand. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN