How US defence chief Hegseth softened tone towards China after Xi-Trump meeting
- Posted on May 30, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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How US defence chief Hegseth softened tone towards China after Xi-Trump meeting
In contrast with last year, his speech to the Shangri-La forum avoided sensitive issues and did not directly describe Beijing as a ‘threat’.
