China issued a blistering response after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said "the threat China poses is real."

Beijing responds to Pete Hegseth's speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue and accuses him of using the forum to "sow discord and pursue selfish interests". In China, it seemed like it was going to be an informally quiet weekend,

China hits back at Trump official Pete Hegseth for ‘sabre-rattling and fear-mongering’ - China says US defence secretary’s remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue were ‘intended to sow division’

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth's Shangri-La Dialogue speech largely overlooked South Korea amid leadership changes, raising concerns about the bilateral alliance's future.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Israel, Poland, and the Gulf and Baltic states as “model allies” of the United States, a remark sure to raise eyebrows over others who may consider themselves close allies.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing backlash after issuing orders on Friday restricting credentialed journalists from unescorted access to much of the Pentagon building.

China on Sunday denounced U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for calling the Asian country a threat, accusing him of touting a Cold War mentality as tensions between Washington and Beijing further escalate.