Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defence and "counter-attack" if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratic island. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own against strong objections by the government in Taipei, has held military exercises around the island
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Australia beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in 1st ODI
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