FULL SPEECH: Hegseth Sounds Alarm on China, Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Spending | AQ1B

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sounded the alarm over China's growing military power at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, urging Asian allies to boost defense spending and strengthen regional deterrence. Hegseth warned that Washington would no longer "subsidize the defense of wealthy nations," calling for greater burden-sharing as tensions rise across the Indo-Pacific. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News. Hegseth Sounds Alarm on China, Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Spending “No More Freeloading”: Hegseth Demands Allies Pay More for Their Defense Hegseth Warns China's Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Balance of Power “We Will Not Subsidize Wealthy Nations” — Hegseth's Stark Warning at Summit Pete Hegseth, Hegseth speech, China military buildup, Shangri-La Dialogue, Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, Singapore summit, US Defense Secretary, Indo-Pacific security, China US tensions, Asia security, military spending, defense spending, Donald Trump, US allies, geopolitical tensions, South China Sea, regional security, defense policy, Pentagon, military alliance, burden sharing, world news, international relations, security summit, DRM News #PeteHegseth #China #ShangriLaDialogue #IndoPacific #USChina #DefenseSpending #Geopolitics #Singapore #Military #SecuritySummit #WorldNews #Trump #SouthChinaSea #AsiaPacific #DRMNews Pete Hegseth FULL Explosive Speech at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 ---------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to DRM News – your go-to source for breaking news and expert analysis on global affairs, showbiz, sports, AI, financial markets, and more. We believe that democracy dies in darkness, and we're committed to informing and educating you with unbiased, fact-based reporting. At DRM News, we operate independently, without influence from corporations, advertisers, or governments. We cover the stories that matter – even the ones others avoid – because you deserve the truth. Got a story idea or valuable feedback? 💡 Send us an email at [email protected] — whether it’s a tip, your opinion, or a topic you’d like to see covered. 🔔 Subscribe for daily updates 👍 Like, share, and comment to join the conversation 📢 Your voice matters – let us know what you think! #BreakingNews #InternationalNews #AI #Sports #Showbiz #FinancialMarkets #DRMNews DRM News YouTube Channel is managed by Dot Republic Media, All Copyrights Reserved. Subscribe to our channel for all the latest updates:    / @drmnewsinternational   Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow us on Instagram:   / drmnews_