American marines have been in Taiwan training troops for at least a year, US officials reveal

Breaking news (Independent)
Breaking news (Independent)

US troops are in Taiwan, where they have been operating for at least a year, American defence officials revealed on Thursday.

The revelation, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, comes as China’s military has been pressuring Taiwan in recent days and worrying local officials about the potential for conflict or an accidental strike.

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