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Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth says 'no state, including China,' must dominate Asia

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  • US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia. He also said the US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defense spending to 3.5% of their GDPs.S1
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Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth says 'no state, including China,' must dominate Asia

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia. He also said the US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defense spending…

Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth says 'no state, including China,' must dominate Asia