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Hegseth says US-China ties are better than in years
Filed: May 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Pentagon chief Hegseth says US-China ties are better than in years and urges allies to raise defense spending.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Says US-China ties are better than in years and presses allies to boost defense spending to counter Beijing's military build-up.
WHEN: May 30, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He is reacting to and responding to Beijing's military build-up by urging allies to increase defense spending.
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