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Taiwan sends forces to monitor second Chinese ’combat’ patrol in a week
A Chinese coast guard vessel entered waters near the Pratas Islands on May 23, triggering a standoff.
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What happenedTrump and Xi are central to coverage of a China meeting involving Iran, trade, and U.S.-China relations.
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CenterTaiwan sends forces to monitor second Chinese ’combat’ patrol in a week
The Japan Times · Center · News report
Right / center-rightChina’s Provocations in Taiwan’s Outer Islands Threaten First Island Chain, Expert Warns
Taiwan sends forces to monitor second Chinese ’combat’ patrol in a week
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