US Defense Secretary urges Indo-Pacific allies to boost defense against China's military threats.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Indo-Pacific allies about China's growing military threats, especially towards Taiwan, at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit. He urged these allies to increase their defense spending while the US pledges to bolster its own military capabilities in the region. Hegseth also highlighted China's ambitions in Latin America and the need for a united front to counter Beijing's expanding influence.