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Taiwan Conducts Missile Drills At Sensitive Test Site

An US-made Patriot surface-to-air missile is launched during a live-fire exercise in Pingtung County (Credit: AFP)

Taiwan conducted missile drills simulating the interception of enemy fighters and munitions at a sensitive test site Tuesday, as the island seeks to step up "combat effectiveness" against an increasingly assertive China.

Beijing claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory and has stepped up military pressure by sending drones, fighter jets and naval vessels around the island.

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