US EditionUS defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Manila on Friday, opening his first Asia trip as defense chief, where he reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines.
- The Trump administration aims to prioritize deterring war with China, shifting focus from European security to address its peer competitor in Asia and the US southern border.
- Hegseth's visit, which includes a stop in Japan, comes amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, where Chinese and Philippine vessels have engaged in collisions, and as he seeks to address controversy over sharing sensitive military strike details on Signal.
- In Manila, Hegseth stated, "Deterrence is necessary around the world, but specifically in this region, in your country, considering the threats from the communist Chinese," echoing sentiments previously expressed by former President Joe Biden regarding US alliances.
- President Marcos welcomed Hegseth's visit as a strong message of US commitment to regional stability, while Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Wu Qian asserted that US-Philippine military cooperation should not harm other countries' security interests, adding that the U.S. Has a history of breaking promises.
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