The Chinese military announced the start of three-day “combat readiness patrols” as a warning to those who want Taiwan’s de facto independence permanent.
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Philippines starts exporting durian to China
The Philippines started exporting fresh durian to China during the Holy Week as part of the $2-billion fruit export deal sealed between Manila and Beijing in January, Malacañang said yesterday.