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China-Philippines dispute could escalate into superpower conflict, say analysts

Expert warns of ‘significant escalatory potential’ after Chinese coastguards used water cannon on Philippine boat

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

China’s war chest: Beijing’s ‘great wall of steel’ faces obstacles to military supremacy

Despite having the world’s biggest armed forces, China’s military faces a number of serious obstacles in any potential invasion of Taiwan

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2023

China’s drills near Taiwan a ‘war-like’ escalation from exercises last year

Biggest show of force since August was more targeted and showed intent to annex island, say analysts

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023