At the recent Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the increasing threat from China, particularly regarding the potential for military action against Taiwan. Hegseth warned that a Chinese invasion could be imminent and urged Indo-Pacific allies to bolster their defense spending in response. He asserted that the U.S. will not be pushed out of the critical Indo-Pacific region and plans to reposition its military assets to counter the escalating threat from Beijing. Despite these warnings, Hegseth maintained that the U.S. does not seek conflict with China but is committed to supporting its allies against aggression.