Taiwan Tests Missiles Ahead of China-US Meeting -- Voice of America
Taiwan has tested several missiles, just as China’s president heads off to visit the United States. Although the island’s government has worked to improve relations with Beijing in the past two years, the test is seen by some as a political statement.
Seventeen missiles were fired at an air base in southern Taiwan on Tuesday morning as President Ma Ying-jeou watched. At least five missed their targets, disappointing the president, but defense official say that was within normal range.
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More News On Taiwan's Missile Tests
Taiwan Missiles Miss Targets in Test -- Wall Street Journal
Missiles off target in major Taiwan drill -- AFP
Taiwan President Watches Missile Test Flop -- Sky News
Taiwan show of strength backfires as one in four test missiles miss their targets to leave president embarrassed -- The Daily Mail
Taiwan's Unusually Public Missile Test Fizzles -- NPR/AP
Taiwan's unusually public missile test fizzles -- AP
Taiwan missile test fizzles out -- Press Association
Taiwan Stages Missile Tests on Eve of U.S.-China Meeting -- New York Times
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