Global tensions have mounted with experts warning that three regions could become flashpoints for a third world war. The first hotspot with the potential to trigger wider conflicts is Taiwan. In the event of a Chinese attack, Taiwan would be under the protection of the United States, leading to an immediate escalation of the Chinese-American standoff. According to an NKE professor, while tensions between the two superpowers may increase, China does not consider the situation ripe for an open conflict. It's likely they will wait, particularly to see the outcome of the US presidential elections in November.