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China conducts ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait for military exercise
China says it conducted "precision missile strikes" in the Taiwan Strait on Thursday as part of military exercises.
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China says US increasing military activity directed at it
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SECNAV calls for standing up new numbered fleet in the Indo-Pacific
Some question the feasibility of standing up a U.S. 1st Fleet at the nexus of the Indian and Pacific oceans.
China home-built aircraft carrier tests weapons at sea
China’s Defense Ministry said the country's only entirely home-built aircraft carrier is performing sea trials to test weapons and equipment as well as enhance training of the crew.
Congress wrestles with deterring China ― beyond nukes
The U.S. must form a new and creative strategy to deter China using conventional means, experts told Congress.
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