Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia
At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: United States International Relations
Topics: Japan, visit, plans, region, “threats”, Chinese, against, deterrence, strengthen, promised, secretary, defense, Philippines, first, Official, First, Allies, Reassure, Seeks, Hegseth
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/world/asia/hegseth-philippines-china.html