In Asia, Hegseth warns against China
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Singapore leaders to bolster military ties amid Indo-Pacific tensions.
Pete Hegseth reaffirmed in a speech in Singapore that the U.S. does not seek conflict with China, but to deter China the U.S. "is preparing for war, to deter war."
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'It Doesn't Make Sense': Pete Hegseth Lashes Out At Asian Allies, Demands They Spend More On Defense During Singapore SummitShangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demands Asian allies spend more on defense. 'It doesn't make sense... that key allies in Asia spend less on defense in the face of an even more formidable threat,
With a growing focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the defense secretary and DNI's trip to Singapore underscores her evolving role on the global stage.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will attend the annual Shangri-La Dialogue this week in Singapore, where he is scheduled to deliver a speech and meet with defense leaders from across Southeast Asia, the Pentagon announced.