Singapore, May 30, 2026 (AFP) - Hegseth says 'rightful alarm' over China military buildup in Asia

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2026-05-30

There is "rightful alarm" across the Pacific region over China's military build-up, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, adding that Washington did not seek "needless confrontation in the region". "When we look across the region today, there is rightful alarm regarding China's historic military build-up and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond," Hegseth told Asia's premier defence summit in Singapore. jhe/mjw......

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