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New York Times: China's drills have hardened Taiwan's approach its political rival.
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China extends military drills around Taiwan and ramps up propaganda
Financial Times: Beijing says it is 'continuing joint training under real war conditions'.
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Missile strikes, warplanes and ship movements in the Taiwan Strait stepped up again.
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China's military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island.
With five missiles, China sends stark warning to US and Japan on Taiwan
New York Times: Tension ramps up in the wake of US House Speaker's Taiwan visit.
China conducts 'precision missile strikes' in Taiwan Strait
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has raised tensions between the US and China.
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US, China and Taiwan visit: 'Positive dialogue' needed, Ardern says
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Tension ratchets up as US speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China responds
China begins to conduct military manoeuvres in retaliation for Pelosi's presence.
US won't be baited into 'sabre rattling' over Taiwan visit
China has decried Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit, warning the US of 'serious consequences.'
US warns China not to turn expected Taiwan visit into 'crisis'
New York Times: Military provocations could spark conflict by mistake, US officials say.
China-US tensions: Beijing escalates threats over rumoured Taiwan visit
Financial Times: The US hasn't confirmed the visit by a high-powered political delegation.
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China ups the ante: 'Live-fire exercises' announced near Taiwan
China has warned the US that any visits to Taiwan will be seen as "external interference".
Xi warns Biden not to 'play with fire' over Taiwan
Taiwan has once again emerged as a key point of tension in the US-China relationship.
Accidental nuclear war with China a 'growing risk'
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Where China is changing its diplomatic ways (at least a little)
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A giant piece of space junk is hurtling towards Earth. Again
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China's Belt and Road spending in Russia drops to zero
Beijing shifts investment focus to Saudi Arabia but continues to buy Russian oil and gas.
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China's military has become significantly more aggressive in the Indo-pacific region.
China wanted to build 70ft pagoda in 'perfect spying spot' near US Capitol
FBI investigators claim Huawei technology is 'threat to US national security'.
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Viral fragments of foot-and-mouth disease detected at Australia's border.
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