Big Chinese naval exercise leaves Taiwan and US struggling for response
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US nuclear build-up would not help deter China from using atomic weapons in Taiwan, war game finds
Unclassified exercise by CSIS and MIT suggests Washington should not go beyond current modernisation plansFinancial Times - 2d -
Sale’s Alex Sanderson expects big response from English clubs in Europe
Six Premiership sides lose Champions Cup openers Sale face Racing after starting with a defeat in Glasgow A leading Premiership director of rugby is predicting a backlash from English clubs this ...The Guardian - 5d -
Valverde admits Madrid not used to UCL struggles
Federico Valverde admitted it's "tough" to see Real Madrid struggling in Europe -- a situation they "aren't used to" -- as the Champions League holders prepare to face Atalanta on Tuesday.ESPN - 5d -
Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
China’s military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan's president to Hawaii and GuamABC News - 6d -
Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
China has sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its ownABC News - Dec. 7 -
Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan
Paraguay has accused a Chinese diplomat of interfering in its domestic affairs and given him 24 hours to leave the country, escalating tensions over the South American nation’s long friendship with ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Paraguay kicks out Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan
Officials declare Xu Wei persona non grata after he asks Paraguay government to choose China over longtime ally. Paraguay has expelled a Chinese envoy for allegedly interfering in its domestic ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales
China on Thursday sanctioned 13 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to the self-governing island nation of Taiwan. The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on ...The Hill - Dec. 5
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