Taiwan conducts 4 days of live-fire missile tests off east coast

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Taiwan conducts 4 days of live-fire missile tests off east coast​

Absence of maximum height fuels speculation about type of missile to be tested​

By [Matthew Strong](Search result for Matthew, page 1 | Taiwan News Strong), Taiwan News, Staff Writer
2020/08/14

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Amid rising tensions and reports of large-scale military maneuvers by China, Taiwan is conducting four days of live-fire missile tests off its east coast, reports said Friday (Aug. 14).

According to a notice by the Ministry of Transportation, the country’s main weapons developer, the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIS, 國家中山科學研究院) would conduct firings on Aug. 13, 14, 17 and 18.

As the maximum altitude for the tests was described as “limitless,” speculation about the type of missiles to be fired ranged from Sky Bow III surface-to-air missiles to Yun Feng long-range supersonic cruise missiles and Hsiung Feng-series anti-ship cruise missiles, CNA reported.
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Don’t underestimate Taiwan’s defenses. It’s a bit more than hoping big brother, the US steps in to defend them. They are somewhat able-bodied. They have to deal with this all the time, 24/365.

I’m sure, there is a situation where they would need our help in an emergency but they are pretty well prepared.
 
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