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China built full-size models of US warships and aircraft to hone its missiles
China has constructed full-size replicas of US warships, aircraft, and naval bases in desert areas to test missiles and AI systems, focusing on potential conflicts involving Taiwan. The replicas include models of US Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-35/F-16 jets, and Taiwanese government buildings, with training scenarios simulating attacks on US and Taiwanese military targets.
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