Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US seeks ‘stable equilibrium’ with China in Asia

By Matthew Walsh and Martin Abbugao Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting “rightful alarm” over Beijing’s military build-up but saying the United States sought a “stable equilibrium” in Asia.

Hegseth’s headline speech at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts […] ...