Chinese warships drill in waters near Taiwan

June 26, 2018 4:29 PM

BEIJING (REUTERS) – A formation of Chinese warships has been holding daily combat drills for more than a week in waters near Taiwan, China’s state media said on Tuesday (June 26), amid heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island.

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