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  1. China is reportedly shifting tactics to isolate Taiwan and silence its president, Lai Ching-te, by expanding its focus along the first island chain.
  2. The Bashi Channel now separates islands from Taiwan, highlighting the strategic geography of the region.

The islands of Batanes and Orchid Island are linked to Taiwan through shared history, though colonial powers once imposed strict borders.

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The islands of Batanes and Orchid Island are linked to Taiwan through shared history, though colonial powers once imposed strict borders.

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Within China is reportedly shifting tactics to isolate Taiwan and silence its president, Lai Ching-te, by expanding its focus along the first island chain.

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