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Hegseth adopts softer tone on China at Shangri-La Dialogue

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Washington’s warfighter-in-chief is treading awfully carefully when it comes to China. On May 30, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech at the Shangri-la Dialogue (SLD) in Singapore. ICYDK: The SLD is a global gathering for security and defense officials.

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