Chinese leader Xi Jinping signs directive allowing " At the moment, the decree has not yet been published, but its announcement has raised concerns about Beijing's plans to invade Taiwan under the guise of a "
Order to take effect June 15, Chinese state media report.
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Among the stated goals of the six-section document is " regional stability and regulation of the organization and implementation of non-military military operations"
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