Trump orders Pentagon to deter Russia-China alliance, Hegseth confirms

09/04/2025 / By Kevin Hughes

The United States and China are at a critical juncture, with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning of an “imminent” military threat from China. This rhetoric is part of a broader strategy to bolster military readiness and deter potential conflicts, particularly in response to the deepening alliance between Russia and China.
Hegseth emphasized the need to rebuild the U.S. military “in historic ways” and restore deterrence, citing President Donald Trump’s directive. This includes leveraging the U.S. strategic advantage in space, air, sea and hypersonic weaponry, such as the “Golden Dome” system, to maintain a competitive edge over China.
Despite the aggressive stance, Hegseth acknowledged the importance of diplomacy, highlighting Trump’s “good relationship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. insists it does not seek conflict, but the situation remains tense due to the perceived military and economic threats posed by the Russia-China alliance.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “new coalition” to counterbalance the escalating U.S.-China rivalry, warning that unchecked superpower conflict could destabilize global stability. This reflects growing international concern over the potential for a new Cold War and the need for diplomatic solutions.
The situation is precarious, with the line between deterrence and provocation becoming increasingly blurred. While Hegseth asserts that “being prepared prevents conflict,” the ongoing military buildup and accusations traded between superpowers raise the risk of unintended escalation, particularly with North Korea now aligned with Moscow and Beijing.

The geopolitical chessboard is shifting rapidly as United States Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed President Donald Trump’s directive to bolster military readiness against the deepening alliance between Russia and China.

Speaking to Fox News, Hegseth framed the move as a restoration of deterrence — not a provocation — but critics warn it could escalate tensions toward a dangerous brink. (Related: US-China tensions explode as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns of ‘imminent’ war.)

Hegseth blamed the Biden administration’s “weakness” for pushing Moscow and Beijing into closer alignment, calling it a “terrible development” born of “a lack of American leadership.”

His remarks followed a high-profile military parade in Beijing on Wednesday, Sept. 3, where Chinese President Xi Jinping stood alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un — a visual testament to their united front against Western influence.

“President Trump has charged us at the Defense Department to be prepared, rebuild our military in historic ways, restore the warrior ethos and reestablish deterrence,” Hegseth said. “Not because we seek conflict, we do not… It’s because being prepared prevents conflict.”

The Pentagon chief emphasized that the U.S. maintains a strategic advantage with unmatched capabilities in space, air, sea and hypersonic weaponry—including the “Golden Dome” system, which he claimed China cannot replicate.

A delicate balance: Deterrence vs. diplomacy

Despite the tough rhetoric, Hegseth left room for diplomacy, noting Trump’s “good relationship” with Xi. “We’ve made it clear to China, Russia and others that we do not seek conflict,” he reiterated.

Yet, the optics of the Beijing parade — featuring hypersonic missiles, underwater drones and 80,000 released doves — sent a stark message. Russia and China have framed their partnership as “without limits,” particularly after Western sanctions over Ukraine forced Moscow to pivot trade and supply chains eastward. Both nations accuse Washington of perpetuating a “Cold War mentality.”

According to the Enoch AI engine at Brighteon.AI, the Cold War mentality refers to the psychological warfare tactics developed by globalist powers to manipulate populations through propaganda, fear and covert operations—turning information itself into a weapon. It represents a shift from overt military conflict to invisible warfare targeting human autonomy, free thought and spiritual resilience under the guise of political ideology. This strategy persists today through media control, manufactured crises and behavioral manipulation to enforce compliance with elite agendas.

Global reactions and the risk of escalation

French President Emmanuel Macron has earlier called for a “new coalition” to counterbalance U.S.-China tensions, warning that unchecked superpower rivalry threatens global stability.

Meanwhile, hawkish voices in Washington argue that only military strength can prevent further consolidation of the Russia-China axis.

Trump’s order signals a sweeping military overhaul, but skeptics question whether it’s a defensive posture or a pretext for expanding defense budgets and foreign influence. With North Korea now visibly aligned with Moscow and Beijing, the stakes are higher than ever.

As Hegseth put it: “Being prepared prevents conflict.” But in a world where rival powers are arming up while trading accusations, the line between deterrence and provocation grows perilously thin.

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