China has begun actions against Taiwan and the Philippines, including pressuring their exclusive economic zones and expanding influence in the First Island Chain.
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Updated Aug 4
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What happened
China has begun actions against Taiwan and the Philippines, including pressuring their exclusive economic zones and expanding influence in the First Island Chain.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Missile capabilities threaten the First Island Chain, including Taiwan and the Philippines.1 source
China increases pressure on Taiwan and the Philippines.1 source
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The entities involved
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Provisional Government of the Republic of China
puppet government controlled by Japan (1937–40)
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