TAIPEI -- Taiwan has began constructing its first home-built defense submarine, part of the self-ruled island's efforts to bolster its defense capabilities in response to growing pressure from mainland China.
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Taiwan begins work on home-built submarine to 'protect autonomy'
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A Taiwanese Navy submarine takes part in a drill off the island's northeastern coast in 2018. Upgrading the fleet has been a priority. © Reuters
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