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China simulates mass missile strikes on Taiwan in show of strength – BBC News
China has carried out mass simulated missile strikes on Taiwan, in military exercises that included “sealing off” the island. Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state. China sees it as a breakaway province that will eventually be brought under Beijing’s control – by force, if necessary. Beijing began the exercises after Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen met the US House Speaker in California, which China described as…
Taiwan scrambles jets after detecting Chinese forces nearby
Taipei’s defenses have been activated in response to Beijing’s latest military activity near the self-governing island Taiwan’s military forces have sprung into action to warn away Chinese aircraft and naval vessels that were detected near the self-governing island, including one plane that allegedly crossed into Taipei’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Jets, missile systems and naval forces were scrambled after nine Chinese aircraft and two…