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U.S. and China Hold Candid Talks Amid Rising Tensions

9/11/2025

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke with Chinese counterpart Adm. Dong Jun on September 9, 2025, focusing on U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific.
Hegseth clarified that the U.S. does not seek conflict or regime change in China.
The conversation was "candid and constructive," with plans for further discussions.
President Xi Jinping displayed military strength in a recent parade, indicating ambitions toward Taiwan.
Concerns rise as China modernizes its military by 2027, amid accusations of North Korea supplying munitions to Russia.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke with Chinese counterpart Adm. Dong Jun on September 9, 2025, focusing on U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific.
Hegseth clarified that the U.S. does not seek conflict or regime change in China.
The conversation was "candid and constructive," with plans for further discussions.
President Xi Jinping displayed military strength in a recent parade, indicating ambitions toward Taiwan.
Concerns rise as China modernizes its military by 2027, amid accusations of North Korea supplying munitions to Russia.