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China launches vessel to inspect ships in Taiwan strait
Chinese authorities said they launched a three-day special joint patrol and inspection operation in the Taiwan Strait beginning on April 5. The move comes amid increasing tensions between Taiwan and China, as U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday. Credit: Jinhua Public Security Bureau via Storyful
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