Beijing says the US is touting Cold War mentality after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls China a threat to the region.
China has condemned U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks labeling China a regional threat at the Shangri-La Dialogue, warning against “playing with fire” over Taiwan. Hegseth accused China of preparing for military action regarding Taiwan, prompting Beijing to assert that Taiwan is a domestic matter and to reject U.S. claims of destabilization. China characterized U.S. actions as exacerbating tensions in the Asia Pacific and criticized the Cold War mentality promoted by Washington.
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