Author: Huizhong Wu
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Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities called Taiwan Dome, as the U.S. pressures the island to increase its defense spending. The budget will be allocated over eight years, from…
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China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
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BEIJING (AP) — China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. Leader Xi Jinping, speaking before the parade, paid tribute to Chinese veterans of the war. Since coming to power in 2012,…
