Hegseth Warns China’s Military Rise Threatens U.S. Indo-Pacific Alliances
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth outlined a vision for Indo-Pacific alliances at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue, emphasizing shared responsibility and a “favorable but durable balance of power” to counter China’s regional influence, while facing skepticism from Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth over his approach. CNBC reported the remarks, which included direct criticism of China’s military … Read more