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Taiwan Holds Largest South China Sea Military Drill Since 2000

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Taiwan Holds Largest South China Sea Military Drill Since 2000

Two marine companies stormed Taiping Island in over 20 amphibious assault vehicles last month.

Last month Taiwan conducted its largest military exercise in the South China Sea since 2000, according to a ruling party legislator.

According to multiple news reports, Lin Yu-fang of the Kuomintang (KMT) party told a legislative committee that on April 10 naval and marine troops had simulated retaking Taiping Island, a Taiwan-administered island in the South China Sea.

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