US Defense Chief Warns China at Singapore Summit
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a defense summit in Singapore on May 30. He warned that China cannot dominate US partners and allies in the region.
Hegseth also praised Asian allies for sharing the burden of defense costs. He said the US needs partners not countries that depend on US protection.
Klear Note — Singapore hosts annual defense summit where Asian and US leaders discuss security. China's military growth worries many Asian countries that rely on US support.