Christopher Pyne says a military conflict between the United States and China is growing in likelihood

Former defence minister Christopher Pyne says a military conflict between the United States and China is growing in likelihood and could be a very real possibility in the next five to 10 years. He suggests the trigger that would pull the United States - and subsequently Australia - into conflict is Chinese forces entering Taiwan.

AH-64E attack helicopters launch flares during the 36th Han Kuang (Chinese Glory) military exercise in Taichung, Taiwan, 16 July 2020 Source: AP