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Pete Hegseth: “Xi has ordered his military to be capable of invading Taiwan…”

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Pete Hegseth's Address at the 22nd ISS Shangri-La Dialogue on U.S. Defense Strategy in the Indo-Pacific

Published May 30, 2025 | Video Starts at 25:40

It has to be clear to all that Beijing is credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo Pacific. We know it's public that Xi has ordered his military to be capable of invading Taiwan by 2027. The PLA is building the military needed to do it, training for it every day, and rehearsing for the real deal. Admiral Paparo has spoken very clearly about this on multiple occasions. (25:40–25:45)

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Asserts that Xi Jinping has ordered military preparations for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027.

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“The exercise in the Philippines was the largest ever in the South China Sea.”
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“We've reached an agreement for Australia to produce 155 millimeter ammunition and to assemble guided multiple launch rocket systems.”
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“The United States is committed to achieving peace through strength that starts with deterring aggression around the world.”
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“The United States stands ready to work with any country that is willing to step up and preserve the Global and regional peace.”
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“President Trump was elected to apply America first on the world stage.”
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“Our overriding objectives have been equally clear. Rebuild our military and re establish deterrence.”
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“Morale, recruiting, retention, readiness, training capabilities, all rapidly increasing thanks to President Trump's back to basics approach.”
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“We're reviving our defense industrial base and investing in our shipyards.”
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“We're rapidly feeling emerging technologies that will help us remain the world leader for generations to come.”
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“We've served surge troops to our southern border and we'll have 100% operational control of their soon enough.”
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“We're pushing our allies in Europe to own more of their own security, to invest in their defense.”
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“President Trump is leading European allies to step up in their own defense.”
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“He is striking new fairer trade deals that protect Americans while providing a lasting and secure base for commerce.”
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“China seeks to become a hegemonic power in Asia.”
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“China uses its vast and sophisticated cyber capabilities to steal technology and attack critical infrastructure in your countries and in the…”
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“In the South China Sea, China harasses its neighbors, many of which are here in the room today.”
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“We're also seeing the illegal seizing and militarizing of lands in the South China Sea.”
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“China's military harasses Taiwan.”
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“The PLA is building the military needed to do it, training for it every day, and rehearsing for the real deal.”
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“Economic dependence on China only deepens their malign influence and complicates our defense decision space during times.”
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“US Allies in the Indo Pacific can and should quickly upgrade their own defenses.”
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“We're deploying several key missile defense technologies and data sharing partnerships with Japan and Australia.”
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