Taiwan: How worrying are China’s wargames?
12 April 2023 |
4:23 pm
China's three-day "Joint Sword" exercise has seen warships and fighter jets simulate targeted strikes on Taiwan. Experts say Beijing's drills may increase the risk of military escalation across the Taiwan Strait.
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