Hegseth Vows to Resist China ‘Hegemony’ Amid ‘Frightful alarm’ in Southeast Asia
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized the United States' commitment to maintaining stability in Asia during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He expressed concern over China's military expansion and its potential to disrupt regional balance. Hegseth also highlighted the improved relations between the U.S. and China, advocating for a constructive partnership based on fairness and mutual interests.
- ▪Hegseth stated that the U.S. aims to prevent any state, including China, from imposing its hegemony in Asia.
- ▪He noted a 'frightful alarm' regarding China's military buildup and activities in the region.
- ▪Hegseth claimed that U.S.-China relations are stronger than they have been in years following President Trump's state visit to Beijing.
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Home – Political News – Hegseth Vows to Resist China ‘Hegemony’ Amid ‘Frightful alarm’ in Southeast Asia breaking Hegseth Vows to Resist China ‘Hegemony’ Amid ‘Frightful alarm’ in Southeast Asia Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell • May 29, 2026 Print Jam Sta Rosa/AFP/Getty Images (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); SINGAPORE—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the United States wants to maintain the “status quo that has enabled extraordinary…
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