Hegseth Urges U.S. and Asia to Strengthen Defense Against China's Taiwan Threat
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned at the Shangri-La Dialogue that China poses a significant threat to the Indo-Pacific, prompting the US to reorient its military strategy, potentially including troop adjustments, while emphasizing a stance of deterrence and cooperation with regional allies. The speech drew mixed reactions, with some viewing it as hostile and others as supportive of US allies, amid broader debates on US and Chinese influence in the region.
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