Taiwan stages live-fire drills with missiles and drones ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Taiwan conducted military exercises featuring missiles and attack drones as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to meet with China's Xi Jinping.

Taiwan has staged live-fire drills involving missiles and attack drones, according to Al Jazeera. The timing coincides with preparations for a meeting between President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
The exercises represent Taiwan's demonstration of military readiness amid broader U.S.-China diplomatic engagement at the presidential level.
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- Taiwan flexes military capabilities ahead of Trump-Xi talks — Al Jazeera — All
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