TAIWAN — Taiwan conducted missile drills simulating the interception of enemy fighters and munitions at a sensitive test site on Tuesday, as the East Asian island seeks to step up "combat effectiveness" against an increasingly assertive China.

Beijing claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory and has stepped up military pressure by sending drones, fighter jets and naval vessels around the island.

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