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China’s military said it carried out more exercises near Taiwan as a delegation of US politicians visited the Chinese-claimed island and met President Tsai Ing-wen, who said her government was committed to maintaining stability. Key points: - China accuses the US of encouraging the island’s independence - Washington says it does not support independence but is legally bound to ensure the island can defend itself - The Chinese military said it had organised multi-service joint combat-readiness patrols and combat drills around Taiwan The five US diplomats — led by Democrat Senator Ed Markey — arrived in Taipei on an unannounced...
