China said it sent Coast Guard vessels on “law enforcement patrols” to the east of Taiwan, a show of displeasure after Japan and the Philippines agreed to hold talks on maritime borders in the area.
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Taiwan’s opposition leader comes to US with a message straight out of Beijing
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Taiwan’s Opposition Leader Comes to U.S. With a Message Straight Out of Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is set to begin a two-week U.S. tour as Beijing urges Washington to rethink its support for Taipei.
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