Article Summary

This article describes U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shifting his tone toward China, calling for cooperation while still asserting American strength and commitment to Taiwan. It highlights his diplomatic language compared to past harsher rhetoric, and notes how his statements align with recent high-level meetings between Trump and Xi. The article uses quotes from officials to project stability and continuity in U.S. policy, while downplaying tensions and leaving out key details about military support for Taiwan.