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China sends fighter jet to threaten US Navy in chilling Taiwan Strait clash China has scrambled fighter jets to intercept US aircraft in the Taiwan Strait prompting fears of escalation as Beijing claimed it would "resolutely defend national sovereignty". There have been multiple harrowing incidents between Chinese and US aircraft in the region which has seen tensions soar over an increasingly assertive China. Ref: www.the-express.com

Biden Troubled China Did Not Take Pentagon Call Over Balloon President Joe Biden said he was troubled that China declined to take a call from Pentagon officials over the alleged spy balloon that crossed the US. “There should be a direct, open line of communications” between the two nations, Biden said... Ref: www.bloomberg.com

Why Is China Building Islands In South China Sea The South China Sea is a vital maritime region of the Pacific Ocean and is an essential shipping lane for global trade. It is also the subject of a long-running territorial dispute that could have far-reaching implications for the politics of the region. China has justified this move by claiming it has a right to reclaim land in the South China Sea in order to build infrastructure and protect its own security interests. The potential consequences of China’s island-building program are far-reaching and could potentially destabilize the region. Experts warn that the increasing militarization of the South China Sea, with China’s artificial islands backed up by a network of military bases, could increase the risk of conflict... Ref: www.deepworldsea.com