Analysis: Why Chinese warplanes are ‘playing chicken’ with US allies — and why now | CNN

Chinese warplanes are targeting US allies in a high-stakes “game of chicken” over the Asia-Pacific that risks spiraling out of control – raising the risk of an incident that could spark war. That is the view of analysts who warn increasingly aggressive maneuvers by Chinese fighter jets – accused of endangering both Canadian and Australian aircraft and crew in recent incidents – are a sign Beijing

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"Gray zone actions" "Beijing is using its pilots in a high-stakes "game of chicken,"" ""We waste our time trying to figure out Chinese intentions,"" ""[Asking ourselves] was it on purpose, was it not on purpose, we give them so many outs.""

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アメリカとの同盟関係の強度を試している説と現場のイキり説