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China is deploying weapons. The US is responding with pressure—mostly economic, some political, always involving alliances. Money and trade are atop the list.
China’s unusual manipulation of its money is documented and under more scrutiny than ever.
According to Chinese State-run media, China has weapons on disputed islands by right. According to the government, US concern over militarizing those islands is “hype”. Still, Asean is watching the Pacific and so is Bloomberg.
China Spurs Biggest Yuan Rally Since 2005 as Zhou Voices Support | Bloomberg
US to press Asean leaders on trade and South China Sea dispute at summit | Straits Times
China deploying missiles in Paracels | Taipei Times
China confirms ‘weapons’ on island | Taipei Times
Source: Pacific Daily Times
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