As tensions between China and the US have risen, hundreds of “track one” communication channels have closed down. Photo: Handout As tensions between China and the US have risen, hundreds of “track one” communication channels have closed down. Photo: Handout
As tensions between China and the US have risen, hundreds of “track one” communication channels have closed down. Photo: Handout
South China Sea
China /  Diplomacy

Risk of military conflict between US and China higher than ever, experts say

  • Tensions rose after near-collision between American and Chinese destroyers, according to president of National Institute for South China Sea Studies
  • Existing communication mechanisms might not be sufficient to keep every encounter under control, Nanjing University professor says

Topic |   South China Sea
Laura Zhou
Laura Zhou in Beijing

Updated: 1:15am, 24 Jun, 2020

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As tensions between China and the US have risen, hundreds of “track one” communication channels have closed down. Photo: Handout As tensions between China and the US have risen, hundreds of “track one” communication channels have closed down. Photo: Handout
As tensions between China and the US have risen, hundreds of “track one” communication channels have closed down. Photo: Handout
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