Monday, October 6, 2025

Hegseth warns China poses ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence

(BBC News) US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has warned of China posing an “imminent” threat to Taiwan, while urging Asian countries to boost defence spending and work with the US to deter war.

While the US does not “seek to dominate or strangle China”, it would not be pushed out of Asia nor allow its allies to be intimidated, Hegseth said while addressing a high-level Asian defence summit.

In response, China has accused the US of being the “biggest troublemaker” for regional peace.

Many in Asia fear potential instability if China invades Taiwan, a self-governing island claimed by Beijing. China has not ruled out the use of force.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c071xm4x7g7o

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