A Diplomatic Dance: Hegseth's China Visit Takes Shape The Pentagon's plans to send a high level delegation to Beijing, led by Undersecretary for Policy Elbridge Colby, have sparked speculation about a potential visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The timing is uncertain, but one thing is clear: Washington's efforts to reengage with China on defense issues are gaining momentum.
The decision to dispatch Colby, a key architect of the 2026 National Defense Strategy, indicates that the Biden administration is taking its diplomatic overtures seriously.