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China Extends Military Drills Near Taiwan After Pelosi’s Trip

HeadlineAug 08, 2022

Tensions remain high in the Taiwan Strait, where China has extended its largest-ever military drills in the region following last week’s visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. On Sunday, China ended live-fire exercises, but it is continuing to carry out drills simulating anti-submarine attacks and sea raids. In addition, China has suspended talks with the United States on a number of issues, including the climate crisis, anti-drug efforts and military relations, due to what it called Pelosi’s “egregious provocations.”

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