Growing distrust boosts risk of U.S.-China armed clash

Mechanisms urgently needed to manage tensions and avert hostilities

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From left: U.S. President Joe Biden, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Source photos by AP,CNA/Kyodo and Reuters)

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- The confrontation between the U.S. and China has entered a dangerous new phase. If tensions mount further, it could result in an unintended military clash between the two superpowers.

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