Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend

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Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend

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The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted concerns about China's significant military buildup and its expanding activities in the Asia-Pacific region. He urged allied nations to increase their defense spending in response to these developments.

'There is rightful alarm regarding China's historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond,' US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says

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