Age of the Dragon: What could unfold if war breaks out over Taiwan

Bradley Perrett
Updated July 29 2021 - 7:32pm, first published May 21 2021 - 12:00pm
Conflict with China is just about the last thing anyone wants. But Australians need to know what could happen. Picture: Shutterstock
Conflict with China is just about the last thing anyone wants. But Australians need to know what could happen. Picture: Shutterstock

Official statements have been alarming. Defence Minister Peter Dutton says war with China over Taiwan cannot be ruled out. The head of the Department of Home Affairs warns of the "drums of war". And a US admiral reckons China could attack Taiwan within six years.

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Bradley Perrett

Bradley Perrett is a regular ACM columnist with a focus on Australia's relationship with China, covering defence, strategy, trade, economics and domestic policy. He was based in Beijing as a journalist from 2004 to 2020.

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