Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned allies in the Indo-Pacific about China's imminent threat to Taiwan during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He emphasized that China is consistently training for an invasion and urged Pacific nations to bolster their defense spending to align with NATO targets. Notably, China's Defence Minister was absent from the summit, which Hegseth interpreted as both a diplomatic slight and a strategic opportunity. He cautioned leaders against business dealings with China, highlighting the long-term risks posed by entanglements with the Chinese Communist Party.
China is training every day for an invasion of Taiwan and rehearsing for the real deal. The threat is real and could be imminent.
Hegseth urged Pacific allies to increase defence spending, advocating for targets similar to the 5% of GDP now asked of NATO nations.
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