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Tess Ikonomou and Kat Wong

REVEALED: Australia not expected to join us in potential war | Rare Historical Photos

Lieutenant General Stephen Sklenka doesn't believe that conflict over Taiwan is inevitable. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

The US has no expectations for Australia to join a potential conflict, even as "concerning" Chinese military drills near Taiwan risk escalating tensions. 

Addressing the National Press Club in Canberra on Thursday, US Indo-Pacific Command Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Stephen Sklenka said the military activities that followed the inauguration of Taiwanese president William Lai were "concerning" but expected.

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