Opinion | Does Pete Hegseth’s volte-face on China reflect an America in decline?
- Posted on June 6, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Opinion | Does Pete Hegseth’s volte-face on China reflect an America in decline?
The US defence secretary’s speech at an annual defence forum had fewer China attacks, no mention of Taiwan and a nebulous vow to be ‘strong, quiet, clear’.