US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of a potentially imminent Chinese military attack on Taiwan, urging Indo-Pacific allies to increase defense spending. He highlighted China's aim for regional hegemony and its growing military capabilities, emphasizing the need for a strong deterrent. Hegseth stressed the US commitment to its allies but suggested a focus on European defense spending in Europe, contrasting with French President Macron's call for a broader coalition. While acknowledging the US doesn't seek conflict, Hegseth pointed to China's cyberattacks and actions in the South China Sea as reasons for concern.

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