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U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Asian Leaders to Boost Military Spending
Secretary of Defense Hegseth called for increased military spending among Asian nations in response to China's military build-up, while maintaining a cautious approach towards U.S.-China relations.
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NPR
The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relations – and notably sidestepped bringing up Taiwan.
2026-05-30 11:42 UTC
Al Jazeera
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2026-05-30 14:11 UTC