US-China War Looming? Russia Bracing for Conflict? Week of Warmongering Predictions by Top Officials

• US-China War Looming? Russia Bracing for Conflict? Week of Warmongering Predictions by Top Officials
  by https://www.rt.com/
  Several top officials have issued thinly veiled – and outright blunt – ‘warnings’ about war over the past week. While the beating of war drums worldwide remains just hot air for now, many messengers seem a bit too eager about it.
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  War between US and China just 10-15 years away
  A grim prognosis was made by former US commander in Europe Lieutenant-General Ben Hodges (retired), who spoke last week at the Warsaw Security Forum. He urged European countries to do more for their own “security,” explaining that Washington has “to deal with the Chinese threat” in the Pacific.
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  The United States needs a very strong European pillar. I think in 15 years – it’s not inevitable – but it is a very strong likelihood that we will be at war with China.
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  While European security remains top priority for the US, the former official added, the country will also have to prepare for “the eventuality that in 10 or 15 years we’re going to be having to fight in the Pacific.”
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  China’s preparing for war too
  Less-than-subtle ‘warnings’ from the US were not left unanswered in China, with President Xi Jinping telling his military officers that they should be ready for war.
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  “It’s necessary to strengthen the mission… and concentrate preparations for fighting a war,”President Xi said last Thursday, addressing officers responsible for the troubled waters of the South China Sea.
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  We have to step up combat readiness exercises, joint exercises and confrontational exercises to enhance servicemen’s capabilities and preparation for war.
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