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Former defence minister Christopher Pyne warns of potential war with China in the Indo-Pacific region
The chances of a war in the Indo-Pacific region involving China are rising sharply, according to former defence minister Christopher Pyne, who warned Taiwan was the most likely the next flashpoint.
Key points:
- Mr Pyne said the likelihood of a “kinetic war” in the Indo-Pacific was now much higher than when he first served as minister for defence industry
- He also pointed to Beijing’s recent actions, such as taking control of Hong Kong and staring down criticism of its treatment of ethnic Uyghurs, to highlight the growing threat posed by the Chinese military
- Earlier this month, a senior American diplomat confirmed Australia and the United States were discussing contingency plans in case a military conflict erupts over Taiwan
In an address…
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