The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relations – and notably sidestepped bringing up Taiwan.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth waits to deliver his speech at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on Saturday.
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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend
Hegseth sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup
Pete Hegseth tells Asian allies to boost defence spend to counter China buildup
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup
US defense chief urges allies to boost defense spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup
Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Pete Hegseth concerned over China buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending | The Jerusalem Post
Pentagon's Hegseth urges allies to boost defense spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup
'There is rightful alarm regarding China's historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power…
Speaking in Singapore, the US Defence Secretary warned that China's military expansion risks upsetting the balance of power in…
Hegseth said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power,…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power…
The Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to…
