US Defense Chief Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Spending
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Speaking at a major defense forum, a top Pentagon official warned of China’s aggressive posture while reassuring allies. He called for increased military spending and readiness, emphasizing that the US stands ready to counter any challenges from Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns of China's potential invasion of Taiwan, citing military drills and strategic deployments at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
While playing up the U.S.'s enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, Hegseth took swipes at the absence of China's defense minister Dong Jun.
Pete Hegseth reaffirmed in a speech in Singapore that the U.S. does not seek conflict with China, but to deter China the U.S. "is preparing for war, to deter war."
US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum CNN
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