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French TV network airs film on China’s ‘unprecedented invasion threat’ • Mar. 10, 2025, 11:54 PM ET (Taipei Times)

China's foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists • Mar. 7, 2025, 2:46 AM ET (AP)

China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year • Mar. 5, 2025, 4:51 AM ET (AP)

French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines • Feb. 23, 2025, 10:59 PM ET (AP)

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal • Feb. 18, 2025, 6:31 AM ET (AP)

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