US Defence Secretary – Charm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, May 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo)

Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

Cs news2 months ago08 mins

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies on Saturday to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, May 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo) Hegseth,…

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-United States Defence Ministers' High Tea, as part of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' meeting, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Are US-China ties finally thawing? Hegseth says relations never been better, announces opening new military channel

Cs news9 months ago07 mins

The temperature between Washington and Beijing seems to be shifting — not rising this time, but softening. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday announced that the United States and China would soon open military-to-military communication channels, describing bilateral ties as “never been better.” The statement, posted on X, followed his meeting with Chinese Defence…