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Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

U.S. continues to pursue a ‘great deal’ which would make sure Iran does not have nuclear weapons, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the press in Singapore during his trip for the 23rd Shangri-L...

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Hegseth reassures Pacific allies as he softens China 'threat' rhetoric

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Hegseth Says U.S. Needs More From Asian Allies to Secure Balance Against China

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China leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defence summit, which began on Friday with top Chinese officials notably absent despite weighty questions over Taiwan and the war ...

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Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China

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Pentagon chief sounds alarm over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending

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Pentagon Chief Sounds 'Alarm' Over China's Buildup, Urges Allies to Boost Defence Spend

U.S. Defence Secretary ⁠Pete ⁠Hegseth on Saturday 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"...

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'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum

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Asia defense summit opens with China and doubts about U.S. priorities topping concerns

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Chinese military publishes video of encounter with NATO warship

China said the Dutch warship launched a helicopter into Chinese-claimed airspace, a claim denied by the Netherlands.

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'Where is China,' ask delegates at Asian defence forum

By Claire Fu and Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters) - The big question hanging over this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defence forum, is: "Where is China?" For the second year running,

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'China's historic military buildup…':Hegseth issues WARNING about Beijing's growing defence power

There is "rightful alarm" in the Pacific over China's military build-up and the United States seeks a regional balance where no state has unchecked power, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Saturday.

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The Philippines is in for a 'long-term struggle' with China over territory, Manila's defense secretary tells CNBC

The Philippines is going to be locked in a long-term struggle with China over the South China Sea, the country's national defense secretary tells CNBC.

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Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says

By Raju Gopalakrishnan SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters) - The Philippines remains under "severe threat" from China, its defence minister said on Saturday, despite a recent thaw in U.S.-China tensions after the summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping earlier this month.