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‘We won’t back down’: U.S. warns China over Taiwan invasion threat
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns China is gearing up to invade Taiwan, urging Asian nations to boost defense spending amidst rising tensions.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns China is gearing up to invade Taiwan, urging Asian nations to boost defense spending amidst rising tensions.
A stark warning from the U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: China is building the firepower to invade Taiwan. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth urged Asian nations to ramp up defense spending and join the U.S. in deterring aggression.
China fired back, calling the U.S. the “biggest troublemaker.” We speak to Professor Tim Harcourt to unpack the regional stakes and whether U.S. allies are aligning with this message.
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