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As US exits Afghanistan, China’s military conducts assault drills in seas near Taiwan
China has stepped up military exercises around self-ruled Taiwan, which it considers its own territory.
By Staff and wire reports
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US military cites rising risk of Chinese move against Taiwan
The worry about Taiwan comes as China wields new strength from years of military buildup.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Why did a Coast Guard cutter take a jab at China?
The cutter Bertholf had been patrolling the East China Sea to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.
Tit-for-tat in the Taiwan Strait
Beijing and Washington continue spat over waters long considered international shipping lanes.
‘We’ll see how frightened America is’ — Chinese admiral says sinking US carriers key to dominating South China Sea
"What the United States fears the most is taking casualties,” the admiral said.
By Jon Simkins