Taiwan, China and drills
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Taiwan conducts live-fire drills with US-made tanks
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This year’s 10-day live-fire Han Kuang drills are the longest yet and follow the delivery of a range of new weaponry from tanks to waterborne drones. The drills in Taiwan come as regional tensions and harassment by China and its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are increasing.
China continues military activities near Taiwan, prompting a new US Senate bill to protect Taiwan`s undersea cables from potential sabotage
Taiwan launched its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said.
Hong Kong police have arrested four people under the Beijing-imposed national security law and accused them of conspiracy to commit subversion.
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