Daphne Bramham: Taiwan prepares for Chinese invasion, hopes for peace
Taiwan is preparing for war, hoping that a military build-up coupled with support from other democracies will deter China from invasion.
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Taiwan is preparing for war, hoping that a military build-up coupled with support from other democracies will deter China from invasion.
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