island
Example Sentences
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China’s coast guard said it was carrying out patrols in the waters around Taiwan and some of its outlying islands.
The ministry has spotted 89 Chinese military aircraft -- the highest number in more than a year -- and 28 warships and coast guard vessels near the island.
From Barron's
A sweep of Japanese islands called the Ryukyus arcs southwest, stopping just short of Taiwan.
Since taking office, Lai has vowed to boost defence spending and enhance the island's defence capabilities in the face of increasing tensions with Beijing.
From BBC
A fire at a nursing home on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi late Sunday killed more 16 people and injured three, a local official said.
From Barron's
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