Earlier, Hegseth had told U.S. lawmakers that China was undergoing "an unprecedented military buildup" that could threaten ...

Hegseth focused his warning on Beijing’s stance toward Taiwan, making the stakes clear for the broader region. “To be clear: any attempt by Communist China to conquer Taiwan by force would result in ...

A senior Chinese official accused the United States defense chief on Thursday of “inciting confrontation and conflict” after ...

Hegseth issued his starkest warning yet over China's military ambitions, telling allies that Beijing’s threat to Taiwan is “real” and potentially “imminent.” The post Pete Hegseth Warns ...

SINGAPORE—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that there would be “devastating consequences” should China seek to “conquer” Taiwan, in a speech that appeared aimed at easing concerns in ...

BEIJING: A senior Chinese official accused the United States defence chief on Thursday of "inciting confrontation and ...

Australia must prepare. China attacking Taiwan is not inevitable, but if it happens, it will become a wide-ranging ...

Southeast Asian countries can spur thinking on the Taiwan question by prodding Washington to match its words with deeds, says ...

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs moved quickly after the strikes, raising its travel alert for Iran to the highest level ...

The island plans to start introducing sea drones to its naval forces this year as part of preparations for what it sees as a ...

Civil defense groups and influencers quickly took the chance to raise awareness of go-bag use and war preparedness. An online ...

China has stirred concern with the unveiling of a new, enigmatic 'Blackout Bomb,' which is raising alarm bells for Taiwan, the United States, and other adversaries. This daunting weapon is capable of ...