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Could conflict in the South China Sea lead to World War 3?

With an international ruling expected on China's claims on islands in the South China Sea, one of China's prominent experts on international relations warns the United States is playing a dangerous game that could lead to war.

Victor Gao, who was an interpreter for the Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, talks to Mark Mardell about his concerns.

Photo: US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping Credit: Reuters

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