Beijing is legally asserting sovereignty in areas considered to be disputed, and authorizing official agencies to use lethal force against ‘intruders’.
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Myanmar’s Military Regime Has Weaponized Public Health
Myanmar Regime Looks to Diplomacy to Gain Legitimacy
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