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Pentagon chief says US seeks stable equilibrium with China
Filed: May 30, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Summary: Pete Hegseth tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the US seeks a stable equilibrium with China in Asia.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Says the US seeks a stable equilibrium with China in Asia while noting alarm over China’s military build-up.
WHEN: May 30, 2026 at 1:25 AM ET
WHERE: Singapore
WHY: He cited “rightful alarm” over China’s historic military build-up and expansion of military activities in the region and beyond.
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