Bessent: US Must Control Its Own Destiny, No Choke Points in Supply Chains
The United States is pledging to secure critical supply chains—from rare earths to shipbuilding—to counter China, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Meanwhile, Washington’s top trade negotiator says the Trump–Xi meeting didn’t solve everything but calls it a good start.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is in Asia, meeting with his counterparts from America’s biggest threat—China—as well as with allies.
Hegseth said, “We don’t seek confrontation, but of course we’re ready to protect our interests—individually and mutually.”
Japan’s new prime minister faced off with Chinese leader Xi Jinping—while strengthening ties with the United States. She raised concerns over rare earths, human rights, and the safety of Japanese citizens in China.
A former U.S. Army intelligence sergeant has been sentenced for selling national defense secrets to China. What information did he hand over to Chinese officials? We have the details.
- US Pledges to Secure Critical Supply Chains
- Hegseth Meets Defense Ministers at ASEAN Summit in Malaysia
- US to ‘Stoutly Defend Its Interests’ in Indo-Pacific
- Taiwan Rejects China’s Move to Control It
- Takaichi, Xi Hold First Talks Despite China’s Red Lines
- China Delays Parts of Rare Earth Export Controls on US
- Former Army Sergeant Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
- Europe Intel Probes Former Politico Reporter: CCP Spy?
- Nvidia Hopes to Sell Blackwell AI Chips in China
- Analyst: US–China Deals Need ‘Real Oversight’
- Radio Free Asia Pauses Operations as Funding Dries Up
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