"Don't play with fire." China publicly threatened the head of the Pentagon
A new conflict has erupted between China and the US
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC made a statement on this matter.
Chinese diplomats were outraged that during a speech at a security forum, Gegeset called the "threat posed by China" real.
According to the head of the Pentagon, any attempt by the PRC to seize Taiwan "will lead to devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific region and the entire world."
Against this backdrop, Hegset called on Asian states to spend more on defense.
Responding to these statements, China accused the Pentagon chief of discrediting official Beijing and engaging in "provocative and inflammatory policies."
In fact, it is the United States that is the true hegemonic power in the world and the biggest factor undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
In addition, Beijing urged Hegsett and the US not to "play with fire" and not to interfere in the issue of Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory.
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