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strikeAug 5, 2026

Taiwan begins largest military drills as China pressure grows

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Taiwan begins largest military drills as China pressure grows TAIPEI — Taiwan’s largest military drills of the year began Wednesday as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.

Source: Agence France-Presse — Read the full report

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  • Agence France-PresseBy Agence France-Presse

    Taiwan begins largest military drills as China pressure grows TAIPEI — Taiwan’s largest military drills of the year began Wednesday as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion. The annual “Han Kuang” exercise, which runs from August…

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