China: The Chinese government has announced that it will be conducting military exercises near Taiwan next week. The exercises are seen as a show of force in response to the US decision to sell arms to Taiwan.

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China-Taiwan Tensions Rise, Sparking Fears of Military Conflict: Tensions escalate between China and Taiwan, raising concerns about potential military confrontation and its global impact. #InternationalNews

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