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strikeAug 5, 2026

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

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TAIPEI - Taiwan kicked off annual military exercises Wednesday aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own.

Source: ABC News — Read the full report

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    Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack Taiwan has kicked off annual military exercises aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan kicked off a…

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