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strikeAug 6, 2026

Taiwan kicks off annual drills as China pressure grows

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Taiwan kicks off annual drills as China pressure grows Taiwan has begun annual military exercises aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own.

Source: Simina Mistreanu AP — Read the full report

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  • Simina Mistreanu APBy Simina Mistreanu AP

    Taiwan kicks off annual drills as China pressure grows Taiwan has begun annual military exercises aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own. The live-fire exercises will test the Taiwanese army's ability t…

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