Analysis: Why Chinese warplanes are 'playing chicken' with US allies — and why now

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Analysis: Chinese warplanes are playing a “game of chicken” with US allies that could spiral out of control. Why now?

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Singapore 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 is pushing its territorial claims to a dangerous new level.

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