 U.S. and China on precipice of conflict. The U.S. and China could slide into an open military confrontation if they continue to pursue their current policies. Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger warned in an interview released speaking to Bloomberg the former statesman who is widely considered to have been the architect of the Sino-U.S. detent in the 1970s was asked whether he thought China could attempt to reclaim Taiwan in the near future. While Kissinger stopped short of providing a definitive answer, he warned that on the current trajectory of relations, I think some military conflict is probable. He claimed that China-U.S. relations have reached a unique situation as both countries view each other with deep suspicion. The biggest threat to China is America, in its perception and the same is true in the U.S., Kissinger said. On the other hand, wars have become either unwinnable or winnable only at costs that are out of proportion. The former diplomat added, warning that both countries must now step back from the top of a precipice. Kissinger insisted that the current trajectory of relations must be altered and pointed to signs that both sides are seeking de-escalation. However, he argued it was debatable whether the U.S. and China would be able to defuse tensions. They have not yet actually engaged in the sort of dialogues that I've suggested, but I think they are moving towards it, he said.