The world is looking at the Middle East. It shouldn't forget about China

Many of us can’t keep our eyes off of what’s happening in the Middle East, with a disturbing escalation of violence in Lebanon.

But, according to International and Political editor, Peter Hartcher, the conflict that has a greater likelihood of threatening our safety here, is the one that is growing by the month, between China and many countries, including Australia.

Today, Hartcher discusses the disturbing new video released by the People's Republic of China. And the former Australian prime ministers who have rung the alarm bell when it comes to this threat.

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