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On the recordApril 30, 2024
part of China's stated strategy is to, as they describe it, reunify with Taiwan including by force, not--certainly not ruling out force.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen discusses China's aggressive strategy towards Taiwan, including potential military action.

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