KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN - JULY 14: Taiwan military personnel replenish a Wan Hsiang II Bottom Mine onto a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) on July 14, 2025 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Taiwan. Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military exercise kicked off July 9 as the island steps up preparations against a potential invasion by China. Touted as the largest and longest iteration to date, this year’s drill will span around 10 days—roughly double the length of last year’s exercise. (Photo by Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)
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Trump pauses $400 million Taiwan aid as Xi call nears

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Trump pauses $400 million Taiwan aid as China renews warnings; Taiwan boosts defenses and targets 5% GDP spending by 2030.

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