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Why Pelosi’s Taiwan visit is so dangerous
David P. Goldman
https://asiatimes.com/2022/08/why-pelosis-taiwan-visit-is-so-dangerous/
China's countermeasures against Pelosi's Taiwan visit won't be one-off: Global Times editorial
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202208/1272069.shtml
CaitlinJohnstone.com
My Interview with RT on the Thomas Friedman Op-ed (6+ min video interview)
Larry C. Johnson | CEO and co-founder of BERG Associates, LLC, an international business-consulting firm with expertise combating terrorism and investigating money laundering, formerly Deputy Director in the U.S. State Department’s Office of Counter Terrorism (1989-1993, and CIA operations (1984-1989)
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Pelosi's Taiwan Trip: How US Looks to Maintain Economic Leadership by Undermining Other Regions
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/pelosis-taiwan-trip-how-us-looks-to-maintain-economic-leadership-by-undermining-other-regions-1098087695.html
Photos: China’s PLA Launches Massive ‘Reunification Operation’ Drills Just 12 Miles From Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/photos-chinas-pla-launches-massive-reunification-operation-drills-just-12-miles-from-taiwan-1098086276.html
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https://tass.com/politics/1488597
‘Those Who Offend China Will Be Punished’: Beijing Vows Sanctions Over Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan
Pelosi assures US supports status quo in Taiwan situation
https://tass.com/world/1488477
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