Taiwan launches major war games as China pressure grows
Taiwan's annual "Han Kuang" military exercise began Wednesday. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for potential attacks. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory, and Beijing has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.
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