Trump’s war secretary Hegseth and Pacific Command chief Paparo may ‘soon visit China’
Prospective visit by Pete Hegseth and Admiral Samuel Paparo aimed at regularising military communication, says NCUSCR president.
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and US Pacific Command head Admiral Samuel Paparo may soon visit China to regularise military-to-military communication, according to National Committee on US-China Relations president Stephen Orlins.
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Why It Matters
Stephen Orlins disclosed potential visits during a conference in Sanya, Hainan province.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and US Pacific Command head Admiral Samuel Paparo may visit China “soon”, according to a veteran China hand.
Stephen Orlins, president of the non-profit organisation National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR), disclosed the potential visit during a video address at a conference on Friday in Sanya, in southern China’s Hainan province. More than 400 Chinese officials, foreign diplomats and legal experts have gathered in the South China Sea resort city for the Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance event closing on Sunday.
Orlins said the prospective visit by Hegseth and Paparo would be critical to regularising military-to-military communication between Beijing and Washington.
Open Questions
- When will the visit take place?
- What specific topics will be discussed during the meetings?
