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US Defense Secretary's Shift on China Raises Questions About American Decline

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's notably different tone towards China at the Shangri-La Dialogue, compared to last year, has sparked debate about America's global standing. His recent remarks suggested improved US-China relations under Trump's leadership.

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