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    China fires waves of missiles over the Taiwan Strait, raising tensions in the region

    China has fired several waves of missiles, hitting targets in the waters that encircle the island of Taiwan, after a visit from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi triggered a tense military standoff.
    by Emily Feng Aug 04, 2022 2 minutes
    A television in Taipei, Taiwan, shows a news broadcast about China's live-fire drill around Taiwan on Thursday after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit the day before.
    Updated August 4, 2022 at 10:55 AM ET

    China has fired several waves of missiles over the Taiwan Strait, hitting targets in the waters that encircle the island of Taiwan after a visit from Speaker of the House triggered a tense military standoff in the East Asia region.

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