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Japan has criticised China’s decision to ban exports of certain dual-use items to Japan, calling the move unacceptable and warning of its potential impact on economic and security ties between the two countries. Tokyo said the restriction runs counter to international trade norms and unfairly targets Japan amid rising regional tensions. What the Export Ban […]
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Taiwan remained on high military and maritime alert even as Chinese naval and coast guard vessels began pulling back following large-scale military drills around the island. Taiwanese authorities said vigilance would continue until China formally declares the end of its exercises and all military activity returns to normal levels. Chinese Military Exercises Near Taiwan
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China’s military carried out live-fire drills around Taiwan, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The People’s Liberation Army said the exercises involved coordinated operations by naval, air, ground and rocket forces in multiple zones surrounding the island. The drills included live-fire components and simulated combat scenarios, with temporary restrictions imposed