Direct translation
Facing devastating consequences! The CCP’s ultimate goal is over! Trump has given Taiwan a guarantee
—Beijing will face devastating consequences! Trump has given Taiwan a guarantee and announced it to the world
Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor : Li Dongqi / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/0601/2226670.html / Image : Web Screenshot
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a tough speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on 31 May 2025, focusing on the CCP's threat to Taiwan. It was the first time in the history of the Shangri-La Dialogue that the CCP was characterized as "Communist China". The Wall Street Journal pointed out that this was the toughest statement Hegseth had made on the Taiwan issue so far, which was tantamount to a promise that the United States would provide defense support if the CCP tried to "conquer" Taiwan. Hegseth said fiercely, "To be clear, any attempt by Communist China to conquer Taiwan by force will have devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific region and the world. We will not sugarcoat the peace. The CCP's threat is real and may be imminent." He reiterated President Trump's position, saying that "Communist China will not invade Taiwan during Trump's tenure," and emphasized that the United States will build an "indestructible deterrent line" with its allies to prevent war and ensure peace at a high cost.
Hegseth mentioned the absence of Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun during his speech, saying: "The United States is here, but someone is not." The Chinese Communist Party did not send Defense Minister Dong Jun to attend this time. Only Hu Gangfeng, vice president of the National Defense University, led a delegation, which was the lowest level in nearly 20 years.
Hegseth said that the Chinese Communist Party "is indeed ready to use military force to change the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific" and warned the Chinese Communist Party to build artificial islands in the South China Sea, develop hypersonic weapons and cyber attack capabilities. Hegseth said: "Xi has ordered his army to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan in 2027. (The People's Liberation Army) is building the necessary troops and training every day to conduct exercises for the real (attack on Taiwan)." He urged Indo-Pacific countries to increase military spending and follow NATO allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense, emphasizing that the network of allies is a key strategic advantage for the United States.
Hegseth said that the United States is working to achieve this goal in three aspects: Improving the forward force posture of the U.S. Department of Defense, helping allies and partners strengthen their defense capabilities, and rebuilding the defense industrial base of the United States and its allies. He also said that the United States does not seek conflict but will not be driven out of the Indo-Pacific region, nor will it allow its allies to be coerced. At the end of his speech, Hegseth emphasized that those who desire peace must be prepared for war, warning that the threat is imminent and time is running out.
Hegseth's tough remarks have sparked controversy. The Chinese Communist Embassy in Singapore responded that Hegseth's remarks were "full of provocation and provocation", pointing out that the United States is the "troublemaker" for regional peace. Hegseth emphasized that the United States seeks cooperation based on common interests rather than imposing ideology or pressuring allies. He said that the Trump administration welcomes traditional and non-traditional allies and breaks away from the limitations of past policies.
Indo-Pacific countries have long sought a balance between the United States and China. The Chinese Communist Party is their main trading partner but there are contradictions on issues such as the South China Sea, and national security needs the protection of the United States. Hegseth warned that economic dependence on the Chinese Communist Party will deepen its malignant influence and complicate defense decisions.
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