US Defence Secretary in the Philippines: Washington to Deploy Advanced Capabilities

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the United States will deploy advanced capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region as part of efforts to counter growing Chinese influence. Speaking during a visit to the Philippines, Hegseth emphasized the need to 're-establish a deterrence' amid Western concerns over China’s strategic ambitions.

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