What China's absence from a key defense summit means for regional security in Asia - NPR

What China's absence from a key defense summit means for regional security in Asia    NPR Shangri-La: Hegseth Calls on Western Pacific Allies to Maintain Military Strength, 'We Need Partners, Not Protectorates'    USNI News US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth    BBC Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend    Rappler Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue    CNBC

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