Hegseth says Chinese military action against Taiwan 'could be imminent'
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that a Chinese military attack on Taiwan "could be imminent," urging Indo-Pacific allies to increase defense spending to deter Beijing.

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, he stressed that China's ambitions pose a serious threat, adding that "any attempt by Communist China to conquer Taiwan would result in devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific and the world."

While some US officials believe China aims to invade Taiwan by 2027, they emphasize that an immediate attack is unlikely.

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