DEFENSE/Han Kuang drills to test supply line resiliency in case of blockade
07/21/2024 02:59 PM
The live-fire component of Taiwan's largest annual military exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, with a special drill dedicated to testing the nation's ability to defend critical supply lines in the event of an attempted blockade by China.
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