হেগসেথ, তার চীনা প্রতিপক্ষের সাথে আলোচনায় বলেছেন, যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ইন্দো-প্রশান্ত মহাসাগরীয় অঞ্চলে তার স্বার্থকে “জোরালোভাবে রক্ষা করবে”।
নতুন আপনি এখন ফক্স নিউজ নিবন্ধ শুনতে পারেন! U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with his Chinese counterpart in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, using the high-level meeting to reaffirm that the United States will “vigorously defend” its interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth described the session with Chinese Admiral Dong Jun as “good and constructive.” The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Summit, which brought together senior military officials from across the region. The Pentagon chief said he raised concerns about China’s growing aggression in the South China Sea and around Taiwan – as well as its posture towards U.S. allies and partners. Tensions raised by U.S. tariffs. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (center) leaves after attending a bilateral meeting and signing a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation between Malaysia and the United States in Kuala Lumpur on October 30, 2025. The long-standing position that reunification with Taiwan and the mainland is an “irresistible historical trend.” China’s Minister of National Defense Dong Jun (right) attends a luncheon of ASEAN defense ministers as part of the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on October 31, 2025. (Hasnoor Hussain / POOL / AFP) The face-to-face meeting marked the first in-person meeting since a video call between the two defense leaders in early September. It signals continued efforts by both sides to manage tense relations despite ongoing disagreements over Taiwan, maritime boundaries, and navigation rights. Hegseth said the U.S. will “continue to engage the People’s Liberation Army on issues of mutual concern.” Hegseth also announced a 10-year defense cooperation framework with India after discussions with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh – part of Washington’s push to expand security and technology ties with New Delhi as a counterweight to Beijing’s influence. File. Click here to download the Fox News app. The minister later met with Malaysia’s defense minister and reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to supporting maritime security in the contested South China Sea, where China’s sweeping territorial claims overlap with those of several Southeast Asian countries. Ministers and delegates attend the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) ASEAN defense ministers will continue their discussions with dialogue partners, including the United States, South Korea, India, China, Australia and South Korea on Saturday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Bradford Betz is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital covering crime, political issues, and more. (tags for translation) China (T) Defense Minister (T) Asia (T) Defense Pentagon
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