China's new invasion target revealed as Xi Jinping builds island fortresses risking war with Trump

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XI Jinping is feared to have found his next target as the Chinese dictator sets his eyes on the Philippines – risking all out war with Donald Trump. President Xi’s obsession with making China the sole global superpower could see him launch a daring attack and test Washington’s resolve – with a rotting US warship the most likely flashpoint. The Sun spoke to Ian Williams, Charles Preston and John Hemmings about China’s expanding naval aggression, the flashpoint at Second Thomas Shoal, and whether the US would go to war to defend its Pacific allies. Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/39890860/xi-jinping-china-war-philippines-war-trump/ The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-dep

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