Hegseth reassures Pacific allies as he softens China 'threat' rhetoric
- Posted on May 30, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Hegseth reassures Pacific allies as he softens China 'threat' rhetoric
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat.