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 spending
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
