U.S. Colonel Warns of 'Uncomfortably High' Risk of World War III Amid China Tensions Over Taiwan and South China Sea
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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis issued a warning over China's handling of Taiwan, stating the West must ensure China cannot take actions against Taiwan like Russia has against Ukraine
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Davis said the US would not be able to defeat China in a war
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China warned the Philippines it will continue military pressure over disputes in the South China Sea
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China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, conflicting with claims by Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei and the Philippines
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Davis said with global tensions, the chances of World War 3 are "uncomfortably high" though it can be avoided with wise discipline