US EditionPentagon chief says ready to ‘fight and win’ against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on May 31, 2025, in Singapore during Asia’s leading security forum, where he cautioned about an urgent threat posed by China.
- Hegseth's warning followed rising Chinese military activity and regional security concerns that led Indo-Pacific allies to increase defense spending and develop their own industries.
- He warned that China is actively gearing up to possibly employ military action to shift the power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly posing a significant threat to Taiwan, and called on allies to strengthen their defense capabilities.
- Hegseth emphasized that the danger from China is genuine and may arrive soon, highlighting that Asian countries allocated roughly 1.5% of their GDP to defense in 2024 and calling for increased military spending.
- The US pledged to maintain its presence in the region and called for a collective allied effort to deter China, highlighting the strategic importance of unified defense commitments.
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