Wang Yi & Pete Hegseth
11 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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Wang Yi: Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, met with Abbas Araghchi to discuss the conflict, calling for an end to hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, downplayed recent Iranian attacks while warning of a 'devastating response' to any further aggression, indicating the US stance.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Wang Yi: Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, met with Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, indicating China's role in diplomatic efforts.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Pentagon chief, stated the US was 'not looking for a fight' but warned of 'overwhelming and devastating' force if attacks continued, while also confirming the ceasefire holds.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Wang Yi: Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the ongoing conflict, highlighting China's diplomatic involvement.
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from Congress regarding the Iran war's costs and the Trump administration's military budget.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Wang Yi: Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, announced the agreement to establish trade and investment boards and confirmed Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary, was part of the U.S. delegation to the summit.
May 14, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Wang Yi: Wang Yi, China's counterpart to Pakistan's Foreign Minister, was part of diplomatic calls to support the peace process.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that Iran has an opportunity to make a 'good deal' by abandoning nuclear weapons, outlining a key US demand.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Wang Yi: Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and for Iran's sovereignty and security to be respected.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that troops were poised to restart combat operations if a deal was not reached, threatening to target Iran's critical dual-use infrastructure, power generation, and energy industry.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Wang Yi: Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, met with Marco Rubio to explore areas of potential cooperation and stress the importance of managing differences.
Jul 22, 2025 · 6 articles
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