Trump pushes 'peace through strength' vision with defense picks

Hegseth and Waltz both call for U.S. military focus on countering China

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is filling key posts with like-minded allies after his first term was rocked by policy differences with prominent defense officials.  © Reuters

YUKIHIRO SAKAGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump is advancing his vision for "peace through strength" with national security and foreign policy appointments, tapping loyalists who share his views on the rivalry with China and the need for U.S. allies to bolster defensive capabilities.

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