Territorial disputes between an increasingly assertive China and its regional neighbours Japan, South Korea, The Philippines and Vietnam dominated coverage of the region in 2013. Analysts are warning that any of these disputes could potentially escalate into armed conflict in 2014. Professor Andrew O’Neil comments on this issue in an interview with ABC Radio National 3rd January 2014. To listen click here.
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