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China's Taiwan White Paper more aggressive, but also mindful of differences
Removal of reference to not sending military to island part of shift in tone from past papers
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China's new White Paper on Taiwan presents a shift in language, including removing a reference to not sending the military into the island, while the tone and turns of phrase used suggest a more aggressive stance.
This reflects a change in Beijing's confidence and assertiveness since the last such document was released more than two decades ago.
