TOKYO -- China's recent military exercises surrounding Taiwan "looked like a rehearsal" for an invasion, U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo told Nikkei on Wednesday, stressing the importance of solidarity among the U.S., Japan and their partners to enhance deterrence against Beijing.
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China's drills appear to be 'rehearsal' for Taiwan invasion: U.S. admiral
Indo-Pacific chief Paparo vows to enhance deterrence as Beijing builds up capability
Adm. Samuel Paparo, head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, has said he is confident that the U.S. and its allies will prevail in a Taiwan conflict. (Photo by Yukinori Okamura)
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