Blinken tries to smooth over Pelosi Taiwan visit, warns against Chinese escalation

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China shows spirit but stops short of any direct military confrontation with the U.S. China launches live-fire exercises on Tuesday night and announced drills starting Thursday. China claims self-governing Taiwan as its territory. China is loath to get into a war with the United States, even as it adds weaponry.

Blinken tries to smooth over Pelosi Taiwan visit, warns against Chinese escalation

11 days ago·Washington, United States

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