Despite increasing competition between the US and Chinait is unlikely that War will break out between the two countriesthe ex-boss of UN Security Council called.

What happened: Kishore Mahbubaniformer president of the UN Security Council, offered his views on the matter during a Singapore Chamber of Commerce forum on Friday a possible conflict between the two nuclear powers – Washington and Beijing – would only be a lose-lose situation for both of them.

“The good news is that war between the US and China is very unlikely… Both will lose in a nuclear war. Millions will die,” he said. after to SCMP.

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“The United States and China agree that there should be no nuclear war. Even in the Ukraine war there is agreement that nuclear weapons will not be used.”

The retired top Singaporean diplomat said China will only go to war if Taiwan would declare its independencebut the people of the self-governing island would be wise to avoid that.

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Why it matters: The relationship between Joe Biden administration and Xi JinpingThe government of Taiwan has been strained in recent years due to trade disputes, human rights concerns and tensions between Taiwan and the US South China Sea. However, both countries have expressed their opinions Desire to avoid a military confrontation and strive for a peaceful solution through diplomatic channels.

According to current reportsPresident Biden’s administration is pushing for a series of meetings and phone calls to make it harder for Beijing to refuse to engage. The US strategy is aimed at defusing tensions with China and branding President Xi as unruly in the event of a refusal.

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