Pentagon chief says ready to ‘fight and win’ against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies to strengthen military coordination, accusing Beijing of destabilizing the region.

The Pentagon chief urged political and defense leaders in the audience to ramp up defense spending.

The absence of China’s top military official has cast doubt over whether there will still be a bilateral meeting between Chinese and the U.S. defense officials