Fomer American military leaders warn that a broken military communications system heightens the risk of conflict with China, and even war. Crisis management is important, agrees Zhou Bo, a retired senior colonel in China's People's Liberation Army, who now serves as senior fellow at Tsinghua University's Centre for International Security and Strategy. But he says the main issue is U.S. "provocation" in China's backyard — a longtime problem. He speaks with James Chau, Host of the Pacific Dialogue.

Part 1: Xi-Biden Phone Call | Zhou Bo
Part 2: What Next for Afghanistan? | Zhou Bo
Part 3: It's Provocation | Zhou Bo