China stages military exercises as U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan
The military drills conducted in areas opposite Taiwan were "a countermeasure to the recent negative actions of the U.S.," a Beijing spokesperson said.
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The military drills conducted in areas opposite Taiwan were "a countermeasure to the recent negative actions of the U.S.," a Beijing spokesperson said.
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