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China withdraws promise not to send troops to Taiwan if it takes control of island

China’s white paper on its position on self-ruled Taiwan follows days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises near the island, which Beijing claims as its territory, in protest against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit last week. China withdraws promise not to send troops to Taiwan if it takes control of island
Troops in military vehicles take part in the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People’s Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China October 1, 2019. Reuters
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Published at : August 10, 2022
Updated at : August 10, 2022 17:27
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