US seeks 'stable equilibrium' against China hegemony, Hegseth says

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue Defense Summit, saying ties between China and the US have stabilized and taking swipes at the growing tensions between the US and other NATO members. (Source: Bloomberg)

Full speech from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue Defense Summit, where he spoke about US-China ties, noted the importance of the Pacific region for US security, and took swipes at European members of the NATO alliance. (Source: Bloomberg)

“Western Europe might take note.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hailed stable US ties with China and praised allies in Asia, while taking swipes at longstanding partners in Europe, during a speech at a defense forum in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)

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