Taiwan drills: PLA sends in extra troops to back up eastern command
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Taiwan drills: PLA sends in extra troops to back up eastern command
PLA brings in air force personnel and anti-submarine aircraft from neighbouring theatre commands for military exercises.
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How the US lost Africa to China over new disease control headquarters
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China’s DJI rebuffs Russian post calling its drones ‘symbol of modern warfare’
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Hong Kong public hospitals prepare to boost number of Covid beds to 5,000
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Hong Kong public hospitals prepare to boost number of Covid beds to 5,000
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China-born scientist targeted by US ‘discovers world’s best semiconductor’
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