China expert Gordon Chang told Newsmax on Thursday that the United States and its allies must be prepared for military conflict with Beijing, citing recent provocations across the Asia-Pacific region.

Chang said escalating Chinese military activity in Asia signals a growing risk of conflict that could erupt at any time, in any place — including potential confrontations with the United States.

“We don’t know, of course, but it’s not just Taiwan,” Chang said on “Finnerty” when asked how close Beijing might be to invading the self-governed island.

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