'Hagerty' Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Spending Against China at Shangri-La Dialogue

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hagerty urged Asian allies to increase their defense spending to counter China's growing influence and reiterated that the era of the US subsidizing wealthy allies is over.

•US Defense Secretary Pete Hagerty called on Asian allies to boost defense budgets at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
•Hagerty warned of 'reasonable concerns' over China's rapid military buildup and its potential dominance in the region.
•He emphasized that wealthy allies should bear more of their own defense costs, stating the era of US subsidization is finished.
•Hagerty also noted increased military-to-military communication between the US and China to manage tensions.

Overview

•Pete Hagerty, U.S. Secretary of Defense, urged Asian allies to increase their military budgets to counter China's growing power.
•The call was made during the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, a key event for defense leaders in Asia.
•Hagerty expressed 'reasonable concerns' regarding China's rapid historical military buildup and expansion of activities.
•Hagerty stated that an era of the United States subsidizing the defense of wealthy countries has ended, emphasizing the need for partners, not protectorates.
•U.S. expects Asian allies and partners to increase defense budgets to 3.5% of GDP, while the U.S. commits $1.5 trillion to its military.
•Pete Hagerty highlighted that the U.S. is meeting more frequently with Chinese counterparts, keeping military communication channels open to manage tensions.
•Hagerty indicated that any future decisions regarding arms sales to Taiwan will depend on President Trump, maintaining the U.S. stance.
•Taiwan, which China considers its territory, is awaiting approval for a multi-billion dollar arms sale from the U.S.

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Key Quotes

Pete Hagerty

"We are meeting with Chinese counterparts more often, keeping military communication channels open."

เรากำลังพบปะกับคู่เจรจาชาวจีนบ่อยขึ้น โดยรักษาช่องทางการสื่อสารทางทหารที่เปิดกว้าง

Pete Hagerty

"The era of the United States subsidizing the defense of wealthy countries is over."

ยุคที่สหรัฐอเมริกาให้เงินอุดหนุนด้านการป้องกันประเทศของประเทศร่ำรวยได้สิ้นสุดลงแล้ว

Pete Hagerty

"We want partners, not protectorates... We cannot have strong allies unless everyone is seriously contributing, and no one is taking advantage."

เราต้องการพันธมิตร ไม่ใช่รัฐในอารักขา... เราจะไม่มีพันธมิตรที่แข็งแกร่งได้เลย เว้นแต่ทุกคนจะมีส่วนร่วมอย่างจริงจัง และไม่มีใครเอาเปรียบ

Pete Hagerty

"A Pacific dominated by any one power will disrupt the regional balance of power."

มหาสมุทรแปซิฟิกที่ถูกครอบงำโดยมหาอำนาจใดๆ ก็ตามจะทำลายสมดุลอำนาจในภูมิภาค

Key Entities

Person

Pete Hagerty(พีท เฮกเซธ)ℹ️

U.S. Secretary of Defense who urged Asian allies to increase defense budgets at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️

U.S. President whose past statements regarding allies bearing their own defense costs were reiterated by Secretary Hagerty, and whose decision will influence arms sales to Taiwan.

Xi Jinping(สี จิ้นผิง)ℹ️

President of China, mentioned in the context of President Trump's meeting with him and its potential impact on Taiwan arms sales.

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️

Nation whose growing power and military buildup were the subject of concerns raised by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hagerty.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

Nation whose Secretary of Defense, Pete Hagerty, called for increased defense spending from Asian allies and reiterated its commitment to military investment.

Singapore(สิงคโปร์)ℹ️

Location where the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference was held.

Taiwan(ไต้หวัน)ℹ️

Territory considered by China, awaiting a U.S. arms sale decision that is subject to President Trump's approval.

South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️