China issued a blistering response after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said "the threat China poses is real."

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan during a defense forum over the weekend, prompting a response from Chinese officials.

While the U.S. remains a “very important” strategic partner, the Beijing-claimed island “fully recognizes” the need to strengthen its defense capabilities, a Defense Ministry official said.

China has warned the U.S. of its "first red line that cannot be crossed" after a report that President Donald Trump intends to increase arms sales to Taiwan.

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American and Taiwanese officials have estimated China will be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027 after rapidly modernizing its military over the past two decades.

China lit up the U.S. government on Sunday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told delegates at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that China was a threat to Indo-Pacific stability. According to the full statement from China’s Ministry of Defense,

China accuses Taiwan of orchestrating a cyberattack on a tech company, escalating cross-strait tensions. Read about the latest developments, Taiwan’s response, and the impact on regional cybersecurity and international relations.