At the Shangri‑La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the Indo‑Pacific as vital to American security and economic interests, cautioned against China's expanding military capabilities, and called for continued US‑China engagement to avoid miscalculation. He noted that any future arms sales to Taiwan would be decided by President Trump, while reporters provided perspectives from China, AUKUS underwater drone developments, and ASEAN viewpoints.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth striking a measured tone at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Mr Hegseth stressed that the Indo-Pacific remains central to American security and economic interests.
But he also warned that China's military build-up should be a cause for concern, saying no country should be allowed to dominate the region. Turning to ties with Beijing, Mr Hegseth stressed the importance of continued engagement between the US and China to reduce the risk of miscalculation. And when asked about future arms sales to Taiwan, he said any decision would ultimately rest with President Trump.
Our reporters joined us from the Shangri-La Hotel - Olivia Siong with the perspective from China, Tan Qiuyi unpacking the AUKUS' underwater drone project and Leong Wai Kit, looking at ASEAN's viewpoint. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth striking a measured tone at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Mr Hegseth stressed that the Indo-Pacific remains central to American security and economic interests.
But he also warned that China's military build-up should be a cause for concern, saying no country should be allowed to dominate the region. Turning to ties with Beijing, Mr Hegseth stressed the importance of continued engagement between the US and China to reduce the risk of miscalculation. And when asked about future arms sales to Taiwan, he said any decision would ultimately rest with President Trump.
Our reporters joined us from the Shangri-La Hotel - Olivia Siong with the perspective from China, Tan Qiuyi unpacking the AUKUS' underwater drone project and Leong Wai Kit, looking at ASEAN's viewpoint.
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