The China element is really critical because explains the complexity - the triangular relationship, .

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This is the vital triangular relationship which will continue to shape peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific.

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The triangular relationship between the UK, Europe and the US could pose serious problems for Tony Blair during his second term.

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The first part of the report examines the nature of traditional knowledge and the triangular relationship between science, traditional knowledge and pseudo-science.

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Moreover, Pasok is handing over the reins at a delicate and perhaps critical time in the triangular relationship between Greece, Turkey and Cyprus.

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The triangular relationship between Pakistan, Afghanistan and the US will be tested more than ever as Nato withdraws combat forces from Afghanistan by the end of next year, says the BBC's Mike Wooldridge in Islamabad.

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Making a similar case, the liberal Ha'aretz goes further to argue that India's improved relationship with Washington has encouraged it "to think in terms of a triangular alliance in which India and Israel would act as cushions providing stability in the tumultuous South Asia-Middle East regions, areas that face threats posed by terror, and by dictatorial regimes of Arab, Muslim states".

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