US Defense Secretary Hegseth Signals Resolve: ‘Maintain Peace and Prosperity’ Amidst China’s Assertiveness in Asia-Pacific
In a significant diplomatic push aimed at countering Beijing’s growing assertiveness, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has reiterated America’s commitment to upholding Asia-Pacific peace and prosperity. His remarks, delivered during a series of high-level engagements in early November 2025, including a key meeting with Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, signal a…