- China has tightened export controls on rare earths, amidst rising bilateral tensions regarding the Taiwan attack.
- China has escalated tensions by claiming Taiwan as a breakaway province and threatening military force.
- China utilizes bases like Fujian, Liaoning, and Shandong, deploying carriers through the Taiwan Strait amidst claims of sovereignty and warnings from the US Navy.
- A PLA Navy carrier group led by Liaoning sailed, while Beijing criticized Taiwan for using water cannons.
Liaoning transited near Ishigaki Island, prompting calls for Japan to lead the response to Chinese probing.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 20
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What happened
Liaoning transited near Ishigaki Island, prompting calls for Japan to lead the response to Chinese probing.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Beijing
capital city of China
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Liaoning
province of China
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Ishigaki Island
island in Okinawa, Japan
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