美国国防部长承诺在亚洲采取强有力的威慑措施，以应对对中国行动的担忧。 US Defense Secretary pledges strong deterrence in Asia amid concerns over China's actions.

美国国防部长皮特·赫格塞斯 （Pete Hegseth） 在访问日本期间表示，美国将确保在印太地区，特别是台湾海峡周围进行“强大、准备好和可信的威慑”，以回应他所说的“侵略性和胁迫性”中国行动。 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated during his visit to Japan that the US will ensure "robust, ready, and credible deterrence" in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the Taiwan Strait, in response to what he described as "aggressive and coercive" Chinese actions. 赫格塞斯会见了日本防卫大臣中谷源（Gen Nakatani），强调了美国和日本的强大联盟及其对地区安全的承诺。 Hegseth met with Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, emphasizing the US and Japan's strong alliance and their commitment to regional security. 两国计划在导弹生产方面进行合作，以解决弹药短缺问题。 Both countries plan to collaborate on missile production to address munitions shortages.