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China Accuses US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of 'Cold War Mentality' Over Threat Label

China criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday for his remarks labeling the Asian country as a threat, accusing him of espousing a 'Cold War mentality'.

China criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his 'vilified' remarks labeling the country as a threat in the Indo-Pacific, accusing him of espousing a 'Cold War mentality.' The Asian nation responded that Hegseth's comments were filled with provocations. China views such statements as attempts to 'contain and dominate' the region. The Chinese government has called for an end to 'Cold War mentality'.

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