US Defense Official Warns of Imminent Threat From China, Urging Allies to Boost Defense Spending

The Philippines is on high alert following a statement by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Hegseth stated, "The threat China poses is real and it could be imminent." This statement has prompted a call for increased defense spending among US allies in the Indo-Pacific region. The video shows footage from the event and includes comments from Philippine officials who are taking Hegseth's warning seriously. The Philippines’ National Maritime Council spokesperson, Alexander Lopez, stated, "We are not going to ignore what China is doing." This underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential for increased regional tensions. The situation is being closely monitored.