China tests new, long-term ways to hold off rivals in Asia

    China tests new, long-term ways to hold off rivals in Asia

    NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — China sent coast guard vessels to patrol the Pacific Ocean east of Taiwan in June and weeks later test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile from the South China Sea to the Pacific. While the two maneuvers answered different security-related activities by U.S. allies in Asia, experts say China used both to…

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      Taiwan considers armed robot dogs to guard against China

      Armed robot dogs could be used to patrol Taiwan’s islands in the South China Sea and guard against attacks from Beijing. Four-legged military machines have been developed for reconnaissance, surveillance and firepower, in the hope that they could deter a Chinese invasion. Experts say there is a “pressing need” for patrols and inspections along the…

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