China Ramps Up Military Pressure on Taiwan as Tensions Rise

China says recent military drills near Taiwan aimed to combat "arrogance" of separatists, while Taiwan's president-elect says China trying to "annex" the island.
Taiwan reports continued Chinese military aircraft and naval movements, crossing median line of Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan to launch first of 8 domestically-made submarines on Thursday to bolster defenses against China.
Taiwan reveals monitoring of Chinese military exercises in Fujian province to showcase surveillance capacity.
China's defense minister Li Shangfu reportedly under investigation for corruption, missing from public view.

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