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China Sends Navy After US Warship As Separate Maritime Standoff Erupts Near Taiwan

‘Taiwan has been getting its act together’

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 8:51 PM

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Daily Caller· Oct 20, 8:51 PMChina Sends Navy After US Warship As Separate Maritime Standoff Erupts Near Taiwan

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