Hegseth Warns of Chinese Threats in Asia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Indo-Pacific allies at a Singapore defense forum in May 2025 that China posed a potentially imminent threat, especially to Taiwan, and urged them to spend more on defense. China responded angrily.
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2 developments- May 31, 2025US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China
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7 viewpointsChina says Hegseth is touting a Cold War mentality in calling the country a threat
China Accuses Pete Hegseth of Trying to 'Sow Division' in Asia After He Called China an 'Imminent' Threat at Singapore Defense Conference
Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China
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10 viewpointsChina says Hegseth is touting a Cold War mentality in calling the country a threat
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