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Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
There is rightful alarm regarding China’s historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond, says U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Hegseth warns of China’s growing power, urges US allies in Asia to increase military spending
Hegseth warns of China’s growing power, urges US allies in Asia to increase military spending
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth urges Asian allies to ramp up military purchases to counter China’s “historic military buildup.”
Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China buildup
Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China buildup
SINGAPORE - US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on ‌Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup.
Because of this, Taiwan's leadership has been on high alert, publicly emphasizing that they will not be used as a "bargaining chip," while U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently sounded the alar...
Because of this, Taiwan's leadership has been on high alert, publicly emphasizing that they will not be used as a "bargaining chip," while U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently sounded the alarm at an Asian defense forum, urging allies to rapidly boost spending to deter Chinese aggression.
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Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup
Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup
The Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to deterrence.
Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
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.
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3×U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies to boost military spending to counter China's military buildup.
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cna“Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup”
hindu“Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend”
presstv“Hegseth warns of China’s growing power, urges US allies in Asia to increase military spending”
4×U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed 'rightful alarm' over China's military buildup.
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cna“Pete Hegseth urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup”
hindu“There is rightful alarm regarding China’s historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond, says U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth”
npr“The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up.”
presstv“Hegseth warns of China’s growing power, urges US allies in Asia to increase military spending”
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sidestepped bringing up Taiwan in his remarks.
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