TAIPEI -- Taiwan kicks off its annual military exercises on Monday, after the new defense minister implemented major changes to emphasize realistic combat scenarios over publicity stunts.
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Soldiers handle their guns during last year's Han Kuang drills in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The Defense Ministry is seeking to make the exercises more closely resemble real-world combat scenarios. © Reuters
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