A U.S. Pentagon delegation is reportedly planning a visit to China within weeks, potentially setting the stage for a trip by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The visit aims to finalize arrangements and discuss defense cooperation.

A Pentagon delegation may visit China within weeks, paving the way for a potential Beijing trip by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday. Elbridge Colby, defence undersecretary for policy, may lead the group visit, which will aim to finalise arrangements for a Hegseth trip among other goals, the SCMP said, citing unidentified sources. It’s not clear when the Hegseth visit may happen. The defence secretary was among cabinet members that accompanied...