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China military rehearses ‘encircling’ Taiwan after US Speaker visit | CNN

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[ad_1] Taipei CNN  —  China has started three days of military exercises around Taiwan after the island’s president met the US House Speaker in defiance of repeated threats by Beijing. The exercises, dubbed “United Sharp Sword,” have been denounced by Taiwan. China sees Taiwan as its own territory and has not ruled out using force … Read more

Japanese military helicopter crashes in sea with 10 on board | CNN

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[ad_1] Tokyo CNN  —  Rescuers are scanning waters off southern Japan for 10 people on board a Japanese military helicopter that apparently crashed into the sea on Thursday, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said. “I will continue to do my best to collect information on the damage and search for human lives,” said Hamada, who looked … Read more