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China has fanned the flames of concern after the People's Liberation Army Daily posted a military training video on its Weibo account on Monday.... The video showed soldiers invading a beach via boat and storming inland.... This comes as tensions between China and Taiwan remain high. They were also seen cutting barbed wire and other obstacles before digging trenches. The video also showed soldiers simulating combat by fighting through a forest.Xi said the “ peaceful reunification ” of Taiwan a

American officials have said the move was not aimed at countering Beijing.... The agreement involves the sharing of information and technology in a number of areas including intelligence and quantum technology as well as the acquisition of cruise missiles. But the nuclear submarines are key.... They are to be built in Adelaide in South Australia and will involve the US and the UK providing consultation on technology for their production....

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