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US officials warn of new 'axis of evil' with China at the fore

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A missile from the rocket force of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army takes part in operations during the combat readiness patrol and military exercises around Taiwan on April 8, 2023. [AP Photo]

U.S. military and defense officials are increasingly concerned that as China and Russia forge ever-stronger ties, they might attempt to challenge Western unity and eventually alter the balance of power on the world stage.

The commander of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that the evolving relationship between Beijing and Moscow is a "big portion" of what is making the current environment "the most dangerous I've seen in 40 years in uniform."

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