US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, shifting toward a more cooperative rhetoric regarding China following diplomatic efforts by President Donald Trump.While maintaining a strong opposition to regional hegemony, the US signaled a focus on strategic stability and reciprocal relations in the Indo-Pacific.Hegseth encouraged allies to increase defense spending and criticized some European nations for prioritizing abstract rhetoric over concrete security interests.The summit also highlighted that the US continues to prioritize a favorable balance of power while managing its complex diplomatic engagement with regional powers.