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Beijing ramps up military and security-driven plans in the Pacific

China's goals in the Pacific. © Indigo Publications 2022

The increased intensity of China's charm offensive in the Pacific is primarily to offer a short-term reset on its approach to Taiwan. [...]

Published on 31.05.2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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