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China Defense Minister Says Nuclear Buildup Is Justified
By Alastair Gale & Keith Zhai
China vows to 'crush' any attempt by Taiwan to pursue independence
By Demetri Sevastopulo & Kathrin Hille
US and Chinese defense chiefs trade barbs over Taiwan at first face-to-face meeting
By Brad Lendon & Oren Liebermann
China blasts US 'bully', says it will 'fight to the end' for Taiwan
By Heather Chen & Brad Lendon
U.S. and China likely to trade blows at Asian security meeting
By CHEN Lin & Idrees Ali