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Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
- Jennifer Pak
- May 30, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relations – and notably sidestepped bringing up Taiwan.
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Originally published at NPR World