Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth says 'no state, including China,' must dominate Asia
30 May 2026, 02:36 GMT
Topic: News
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US Defense Secretary of Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia. He also said the United States expects its allies and partners in Asia to increase defense spending to 3.5% of their GDP.