China to ‘normalize’ just-ended military drills around Taiwan
China’s military had conducted exercises in waters and airspace around Taiwan in response to US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
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China expands military presence under Belt and Road initiative
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