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Taiwan Scrambles Fighter Jets As China Encroaches With Combat Patrols

Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and warships to monitor and deter increased Chinese military activity around the island nation.

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What happened Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and warships to monitor and deter increased Chinese military activity around the island nation.
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Independent Journal ReviewNews report · May 26, 7:07 PM

Taiwan Scrambles Fighter Jets As China Encroaches With Combat Patrols

Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and warships to monitor and deter increased Chinese military activity around the island nation.

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Epoch Times WorldNews report · May 26, 3:54 PM

China’s Provocations in Taiwan’s Outer Islands Threaten First Island Chain, Expert Warns

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A Chinese coast guard vessel entered waters near the Pratas Islands on May 23, triggering a standoff.

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WNDNews report · May 26, 12:58 PM

Will China really invade Taiwan in the next five years?

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'An amphibious invasion of that scale is incredibly difficult, and the political risks to the CCP regime are incredibly high'

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