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Italy's naval presence in the South China Sea—alongside U.S. and Australian forces—highlights rising tensions with China and reinforces regional alliances.

Summary

  1. NATO involvement underscores potential collective defence.
  2. Chinese naval harassment increases in the Indo-Pacific.
  3. Taiwan remains a central geopolitical flashpoint.
  4. NATO's Article 5 may play a role if conflict arises.
  5. U.S. seeks to strengthen partnerships to deter Chinese expansion.
READ: China Is Freaked: Italy Has an Aircraft Carrier in the South China Sea

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