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Hegseth: ‘Rightful Alarm’ Over China Military Buildup in Asia - Al Arabiya English
Why it matters
Hegseth's public acknowledgment of 'rightful alarm' over China's military buildup in Asia signals US strategic concern and validates the Indo-Pacific threat picture Australia faces, potentially strengthening AUKUS commitment but also indicating the scale of the challenge. The statement reflects growing US consensus on China's military expansion, which directly affects Australia's alliance calculus and regional security architecture.
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