China’s tensions with other countries, including nations from the West, have escalated in recent months and years, with a possibility of starting a world war. An expert has warned that China may continue to aggravate tensions with other countries in a show of strength. Political commentator and author Gordon Chang has warned that China could engage in military conflict with Australia and its allied nations should tensions rise any further. Chang explained that China currently finds itself getting cornered on the international stage and will lash out in a show of strength. Chang also cited China’s current conflict with Australia, following its request to seek an independent investigation into the origins of COVID-19, angering Beijing.