Hegseth: China's Hemisphere Grab

Pete Hegseth, on Fox News, expressed strong concern about China's increasing military presence in the Western Hemisphere, particularly its growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean. He highlighted China's investments in infrastructure projects, often presented as economic opportunities, but argued they serve a dual purpose: facilitating military expansion. Hegseth pointed to China's port construction, satellite tracking stations, and potential for military bases in the region as evidence of their strategic ambition to challenge U.S. dominance. He suggested that China uses economic leverage to gain political and military footholds, effectively undermining U.S. security interests. He warned about the potential for China to project power closer to the U.S., potentially threatening vital sea lanes, communication channels, and even providing a platform for espionage and cyberattacks. He emphasized the need for the U.S. to recognize and actively counter China's influence in the Western Hemisphere to safeguard its national security. He urged a more assertive U.S. foreign policy focused on reasserting its influence and countering China's strategic encroachment in the region. He believes the U.S. is not taking this threat seriously enough. find the original article here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hegseth-says-chinas-military-presence-145557790.html