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In this task, you will be shown a passage. You need to write a fill-in-the-gap question based on your understanding of the events that might be inferred from the passage. Your question should be answerable based on the passage and only have one correct answer. Show the gap in your question with a _ .
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(CNN) In 2017, the South China Sea was the world's forgotten flashpoint. Eclipsed by North Korea and overlooked by a Trump administration that has left many Asia positions unfilled, the lack of attention given to the disputed waters allowed China to press ahead with its military build-up on reclaimed land and work to placate the countries that contest its sweeping maritime claims. "The water was beautiful for China in the South China Sea in 2017," said Michael Fuchs, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. But that could change in 2018, if an over-confident Beijing overplays its hand, forcing Washington and its allies to react.China had a good year in the South China Sea, analysts told CNNCritics argue the Trump administration has ignored the region
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"It's no surprise that they can't focus on anything but _.


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Callum Smith feels he has 'a point to prove' when he takes on Liverpool rival Rocky Fielding for the vacant British super-middleweight title. The unbeaten super-middleweights are clashing for the British title in a fight doubling up as a world title eliminator at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on November 7. Smith said: There's a lot of people with split opinions and it's not nice when people say that you are going to lose. I feel like I have got a pint to prove. 'I know I am the better fighter and I am looking forward to proving that to Rocky and his fans on the night and proving I am the best super middleweight in the city and ready to become one of the best in the world.'Callum Smith faces Rocky Fielding in British super-middleweight title boutThe Liverpool rivals go head to head at the Echo Arena on November 7
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I know exactly how _ fights, he's confident, he comes forward, and he throws good shots - head, body, uppercuts and hooks - I don't need to watch tapes of him.


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Moscow (CNN) -- Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov claimed responsibility Monday for last month's deadly attack on Moscow's main international airport that left 36 people dead. In a video message, posted on a website that regularly carries messages from Chechen rebels, Umarov said he was speaking on January 24 -- the day of the deadly bombing. He wore camouflage combat fatigues and a black skullcap. "The special operation was done in accordance with my order. Similar special operations will be taking place in the future," he said in Russian. The Kavkaz Center website said it received the message and posted it late Monday.NEW: Doku Umarov says he directed the January 24 airport bombingNEW: He promises more attacks in the future36 people were killed in the blast
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But he told _ state television the alleged bomber was under the influence of drugs before the attack.