China Accuses U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth of Promoting Cold War Mentality After Calling China a Threat
China has criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for labeling China as a threat during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit, stating that such remarks reflect a Cold War mentality.
China has officially responded to recent comments made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who described China as a threat during his address at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue summit held in Singapore. The Chinese government stated that Hegseth's characterization of China as a threat demonstrates what it considers a Cold War mentality. The Shangri-La Dialogue is an annual security summit attended by defense officials and experts from Asia and around the world, where regional security issues are discussed. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the United States and China over security, military presence, and influence in the Asia-Pacific region. Both countries have frequently exchanged criticisms regarding each other's military strategies and intentions in recent years.