Hegseth says US-China ties are ‘better than in years’
Pentagon chief still presses allies to boost defence spending to counter ‘military build-up’ by Beijing
Hegseth says US-China ties are ‘better than in years’
Pentagon chief still presses allies to boost defence spending to counter ‘military build-up’ by Beijing Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
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US won't let China impose 'hegemony' in Asia, Hegseth says
The US Defense Secretary addressed Asia's most important defence summit, but did not mention Taiwan as questions remain over a stalled weapons package.
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