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U.S. and allies must respond to China's gray-zone tactics: congressman
Taipei, July 8 (CNA) U.S. Democratic Representative Eugene Vindman on Tuesday said the United States and its allies must be prepared to respond to the gray-zone tactics China employs against Taiwan, arguing that deterrence should extend beyond preparing for a military invasion.
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· Jul 8, 2026
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