US Defense Official Pete Hegseth Stresses Need for Collective Action with Partner Countries to Counter China's Influence in the Indo-Pacific

The United States has once again become active in the Indo-Pacific region to counter China's growing activities and strategic dominance. Recently, at the Shangri-La Dialogue, US officials reiterated their commitment to working with partner countries in the region to counter China. Pete Hegseth, the US Department of Defense's Under Secretary for International Security Affairs, has intensified discussions with India and other countries in this regard. Under the US's new strategy, special attention is being paid to maintaining security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth stated that the US is working with its allies and partner countries to strengthen the rule-based order in the region. He emphasized that collective efforts are necessary to curb China's aggressive policies and military expansion. However, the US's own national interests are also involved in this new strategy. In recent years, there has been a slight change in the US's Indo-Pacific policy, but according to Hegseth, the US's role and commitment in the region remain strong. He said that the US is committed to working with its allies to maintain peace and stability in the region. Additionally, Hegseth mentioned that the US is also promoting technological and military cooperation with its partner countries. He believes that technological advancements and increased military capabilities can help control China's influence in the region.