US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of "rightful alarm" over its rapid military build-up.
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Hegseth sounds 'alarm' over China's military build-up
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned of China's rapid military build-up and urged Asian allies to increase military spending to counter China's growing power. Hegseth expressed 'rightful alarm' over China's expanding military capabilities, emphasizing the need for regional allies to enhance their defence capabilities to prevent Chinese dominance in the region.