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Taiwan, China Engage In Military Posturing As Pelosi Visit Approaches

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Number of headlines hitting wires regarding potential military posturing by both Taiwan and China ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's anticipated visit to Taiwan.

  • China's state run CCTV reports: "A missile speedboat brigade of navy in PLA's Eastern Theater Command conducts live-fire drills in East China Sea, practicing subjects such as air defense, anti-reconnaissance, missile defense, and long-range sea strikes."
  • Taiwan's TTV: "Taiwan dispatches 8 Mirage fighter jets to Air Force Taitung Zhihang Base, which is already a state of full preparation ahead of Pelosi's visit; F-16s are also observed flying to improve airspace combat readiness"
  • China's Global Times: "Both of aircraft carriers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have reportedly moved out from their homeports respectively amid US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to the island of Taiwan"

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