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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Furious China vows to step up Taiwan invasion drills in response to US arms package

China has threatened tougher military action around Taiwan and intensified combat training after the US announced its largest-ever arms package for the self-governed island, escalating tensions across one of Asia’s most dangerous flashpoints.

China’s defence ministry said the People’s Liberation Army would increase training and “take forceful measures” to defend what it calls national sovereignty, after Washington unveiled a planned $11.1bn (£8.8bn) weapons sale to Taiwan.

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