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'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension

Summary by Ground News

Taiwanese capital stages air raid drills, military mobilizes for routine defense exercises. Move coincides with concerns over a forceful Chinese response to a possible visit to the island by U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. China considers democratic, self-ruling Taiwan its own territory, to be annexed by force if necessary. Pelosi has not confirmed when, or even if, she will visit.

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The Detroit News

Center

Taiwan holds drills amid Pelosi visit concern, China tension

Taiwan’s capital staged air raid drills Monday, coinciding with concerns over a forceful Chinese response to a possible visit by Nancy Pelosi.

4 years ago·Detroit, United States

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Newsweek

Center

Taiwan conducts air raid drills amid China tension, potential Pelosi visit

While the Biden administration hasn't embraced the House speaker's visit to the self-governing island, Republicans have pressed for her to make the trip.

4 years ago·New York, United States

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Military Times

Center

Taiwan holds drills amid Pelosi visit concern, China tension

There was no direct link between China's threats and Taiwan's civil defense drills.

4 years ago·Vienna, United States

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The Hindu

Lean Left

Taiwan holds drills amid Pelosi visit concern, China tension

Taipei is staging air raid drills and its military is mobilising for routine exercises

4 years ago·Chennai, India

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Asharq AL-awsat

Lean Right

'Missile Alert': Taiwan Holds Air-raid Exercise amid China Tension

Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack. Sirens sounded at 1:30 p.m. (0530 GMT) fo

4 years ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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