Taiwan has staged live-fire drills with missiles and attack drones as Donald Trump prepares to host China’s Xi Jinping.
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SAT · 2026-09-19 · 13:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0919-112514
NSR-2026-0919-112514News Report·EN·National Security
Taiwan flexes military capabilities ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Taiwan has conducted live-fire drills involving missiles and attack drones. This military exercise took place as United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-09-19 · 13:13 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Taiwan has conducted live-fire drills involving missiles and attack drones. This military exercise took place as United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Chinese President Xi Jinping. The drills demonstrate Taiwan's military capabilities in the lead-up to this significant meeting between the leaders of the US and China. The specific timing of the exercises suggests a strategic display of readiness by Taiwan in the context of the upcoming high-level discussions.
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The drills occurred ahead of talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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Taiwan staged live-fire drills with missiles and attack drones.
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Taiwan is flexing its military capabilities.
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