Hegseth tells China’s defense chief US will ‘stoutly defend its interests’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth connected Friday told China’s defence curate that the U.S. volition “stoutly support its interests” successful the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth said emphasized “the value of maintaining a equilibrium of power” successful the portion successful his discussions with Chinese admiral Dong Jun, which took spot connected the sidelines of the Association of Southeast…