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Taiwan Vows to Defend Sovereignty after China's Military Drill

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11:20 JST, January 1, 2026

TAIPEI, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China’s increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills.

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