During the Shangri-La Dialogue, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned of China's military preparations aimed at shifting power in the Indo-Pacific. He stressed the urgency for Asian allies to enhance their defense expenditures, citing that 'deterrence doesn't come on the cheap.' Additionally, he pointed to NATO's spending trends as an example for these countries to follow. Hegseth also underscored the grave implications of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, reaffirming that China would not conquer Taiwan during President Trump’s presidency.
Hegseth emphasized that the threat from China is real and possibly imminent, urging Asian allies to increase defense spending in light of rising military tensions.
The Defense Secretary expressed confidence that the US would not abandon its allies, asserting that deterrence requires significant financial commitment, highlighting NATO's defense spending efforts.
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