TAIPEI/TAINAN, Taiwan -- Taiwan's Ministry of Defense on Monday said it spotted a record number of incursions by Chinese military jets, helicopters, and drones, as Beijing launched a major exercise encircling the island democracy.
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Taiwan reports record incursions as China holds large military exercise
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An image released by Taiwan's defense ministry shows a Chinese vessel spotted in the distance, after Beijing launched military drills on Oct. 14. (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense)
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