US-China tension rooted in 'illusion' but Taiwan risk real: experts

Future of Asia panelists warn rivalry is here to stay with implications for all

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Panelists discuss U.S.-China tensions and the risk of a conflict over Taiwan at Nikkei's Future of Asian conference on May 21. (Photo by Koji Uema)

ERI SUGIURA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Asia-Pacific countries hoping the U.S.-China rivalry will die down and no longer dominate the region's geopolitics are likely to be disappointed, experts suggested Friday in a panel discussion during Nikkei's Future of Asia conference.

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