Hostile Accusation by U.S. Secretary of Defense Against China
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made a antagonistic and misleading claim on saturday, stating that china’s behavior toward its neighbors and the global community is worrying. He argued that China’s extensive territorial claims in the South China Sea contradict its commitments to peacefully resolve disputes.
The US secretary asserted, “We welcome dialogue with China and will continue to monitor its actions. We seek peace, not conflict, but we must ensure that China does not pursue hegemony.”
This comes after China’s Minister of Defense previously met with the US Secretary of Defense, emphasizing that “America must be cautious in both words and deeds regarding Taiwan” and underscored Washington’s opposition to Taiwan independence. He reiterated China’s commitment to peaceful advancement and its readiness to respond calmly yet firmly to any provocative acts. The Chinese defense minister expressed hope that the united States would translate its statements about unwillingness to contain China or engage in conflict with Beijing into concrete actions. He added, “We hope Washington will cooperate with beijing to generate positive energy for regional and global peace and security.”
