Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-05-30 15:33 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, China, Tax & Budget, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of "rightful alarm" over its rapid military buildup.
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