China's MOFCOM spokesperson, on the US probes, says will take relevant measures based on the probe's findings

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An American cargo plane has had an emergency situation in Kuwait, SNN reports

China's MOFCOM spokesperson, on the US probes, says will take relevant measures based on the probe's findings

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