Event Brief
Pentagon Asia commander seeks funds to deter China on Taiwan
Filed: May 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: The head of US Indo-Pacific Command told Congress the Pentagon is seeking funds to deter or fight China over Taiwan.
WHO: Head of US Indo-Pacific Command
WHAT: Sought funding to bolster US ability to deter or battle China over Taiwan, including new warship-killing bombs and advanced sea mines
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To bolster US military capability to deter or battle China over Taiwan
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