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Hegseth urges Asian allies to raise military spending
Filed: May 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian leaders to boost military spending to counter China’s buildup.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Urged Asian leaders to ramp up military spending to counter China’s military buildup
WHEN: May 30, 2026 at 7:42 AM ET
WHERE: Singapore
WHY: He cited “rightful alarm” about China’s military buildup in the region and beyond.
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