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Taiwan military vessel sets off as China drills enter third day

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A Taiwanese Tuo Chiang missile corvette sails out of the island's Suao Naval Base during a third day of China's military drills. China said fighter jets carrying "live ammunition" had conducted "simulated strikes" near Taiwan on Monday, while the US said its guided-missile destroyer sailed through waters claimed by Beijing in a "freedom of navigation" operation. IMAGES

Added on the 10/04/2023 08:34:28 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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