[Video] U.S. War Secretary Hegseth condemns China's claims in South China Sea

Video: U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth condemns China's unlawful claims in the South China Sea during an address at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting on November 1, 2025. Hegseth accuses China of unlawfully claiming jurisdiction over waters and regulating military actions by other nations. He urges ASEAN nations to join a U.S.-led maritime awareness program to counter China's aggression. The video includes Hegseth's remarks following his meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun, where he reaffirmed U.S. commitments to allies like the Philippines and Taiwan.