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Taiwan tracks second Chinese ’combat’ patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

Chinese President Xi Jinping may not need to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan to put the island, the U. S., and the global tech economy in crisis, […]

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What happened Trump and Xi are central to coverage of a China meeting involving Iran, trade, and U.S.-China relations.
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CenterTaiwan tracks second Chinese ’combat’ patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

The Japan Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightWill China really invade Taiwan in the next five years?

BizPac Review · Right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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BizPac ReviewNews report · May 26, 7:20 AM

Will China really invade Taiwan in the next five years?

Chinese President Xi Jinping may not need to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan to put the island, the U. S., and the global tech economy in crisis, […]

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The Japan TimesNews report · May 26, 8:58 AM

Taiwan tracks second Chinese ’combat’ patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

China has ‌pressured Taiwan ‌by increasing its military presence around the island, and Taipei is on high alert ​following a summit between the U. S. and Chinese leaders.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 26, 8:05 AM

Taiwan monitors ‘unprovoked’ Chinese combat patrol near island

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Taiwan reports second Chinese 'joint combat readiness patrol' in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.

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Daily SignalNews report · May 25, 9:00 PM

Will China Really Invade Taiwan in the Next Five Years?

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THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Chinese President Xi Jinping may not need to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan to put the island, the U. S. and the global tech economy in crisis, acco...

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SOURCE MAP CHANGES

May 25, 9:00 PM: Daily Signal joined the source map.

May 26, 7:20 AM: BizPac Review joined the source map.

May 26, 8:05 AM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

May 26, 8:58 AM: The Japan Times joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is needs review · outlier detected.