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China's defense ministry
Coverage of China's defense ministry in the Nexus archive.
- Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility
Taiwan conducted major military drills to test commanders' ability to adapt to unexpected enemy scenarios, incorporating new tactics like a U.S.-style backbrief approach and simulated internet disruptions. The 10-day Han Kuang exercise included emergency deployments and simulations of China disrupting command centers and supply lines.
- Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39
The death toll from floods in China's Guangxi region has reached 39, with nine missing, as cleanup efforts continue. A dam breach at Liulan Reservoir caused 26 deaths, and another reservoir near Gantang collapsed. Residents in Gantang and Dutian are cleaning up flood-damaged homes, while rescue teams deploy drones to deliver supplies.