Pete Hegseth & Taiwan
15 shared events · Importance 10 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, signed a memo directing the Joint Chiefs of Staff to move a brigade combat team out of Europe, leading to canceled deployments to Poland and Germany.
Taiwan: Taiwan is the subject of a potential major arms package from the United States, which China strongly opposes. This issue is a key factor in United States–China relations.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, was present for the return of the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Bainbridge.
Taiwan: Donald Trump's comments about arms sales to Taiwan being a 'negotiating chip' with China have heightened anxieties on the island.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary, was part of the U.S. delegation to the summit.
Taiwan: Taiwan was a central point of contention during the summit, with Xi Jinping warning Donald Trump that differences over the self-governed island could lead to conflict. The United States is considering an arms sale to Taiwan, which China opposes.
May 14, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, faced tough questions regarding the Iran war's cost and diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.
Taiwan: Donald Trump plans to discuss Taiwan and an $11 billion weapons package during his meeting with Xi Jinping.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, was part of the US delegation at the summit.
Taiwan: Taiwan is a central point of contention between China and the United States, with China claiming it as its territory and warning of conflict if the issue is mishandled, while the United States continues to supply it with arms.
May 14, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, arrived with Donald Trump, suggesting defense-related discussions at the summit.
Taiwan: Taiwan is a self-governed island that China claims as its territory, and its arms package from the United States is a point of contention in the summit.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, stated that the United States was 'not looking for a fight' but warned of 'overwhelming and devastating' force if attacks continued.
Taiwan: Taiwan's Taiex surged, with strong performance from computer chipmakers like TSMC.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, is part of the U.S. delegation to China.
Taiwan: Taiwan's status and U.S. plans to sell weapons to the island are a contentious issue between the United States and China. Taiwan is a leading chipmaker, and trade deals to stimulate U.S. chip production are being sought.
May 13, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Taiwan: Taiwan is identified as a primary target for a potential Chinese invasion, with China reportedly rehearsing for such an event. Any invasion would have devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific and the world.
May 31, 2025 · 8 articles
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