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Reuters NOS News•Today, 13:28 Paul Houthuijs editor Online Paul Houthuijs editor Online Never before has China conducted military exercises around Taiwan on such a large scale as last week. Military equipment from the so-called People’s Liberation Army (PLA) sailed or flew past on all sides of the island. Missiles were also fired over Taiwan for the first time. The show of power confirms to analysts what the Chinese army is capable of after years of modernization. “Our reach is now so great that we can hit you anywhere – that’s Beijing’s signal to Taipei.” Intimidation is the main goal, emphasizes...
