US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Indo-Pacific allies of Washington's regional commitment while adopting a softer tone on China. He stressed preventing Chinese dominance in the region and joined AUKUS partners in announcing a new undersea drone development initiative
Donald Trump is set to visit China for talks with Xi Jinping amid tensions over trade, tariffs and Iran. Despite Trump’s admiration for Xi, analysts expect cautious diplomacy and limited breakthroughs during the high-profile summit in Beijing
