US #War Department chief #Hegspeth warns #Asia nations of a US perceived imminent #China threat, and tells them to ramp up defense. China calls his speech was 'steeped in provocations and instigation' and claims the US is the greatest threat to regional peace https://www.reuters.com/world/china/pentagon-chief-warns-imminent-china-threat-pushes-asian-allies-hike-defence-2025-05-31/