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 ...

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

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s second visit to China—pencilled in for this month—will come weeks before the People’s ...

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

Even as the crisis in the Middle East demands America’s urgent attention, Washington cannot afford an escalating crisis in ...

The defense secretary had a public meltdown and the president threatened lawsuits all because news outlets did their jobs.