Taiwan improves missiles to counter China military expansion
(WorldNews China)

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan is responding to China`s arms buildup by developing missiles and interceptors of its own that could reduce Beijing`s military advantage over the self-ruled island, defense experts say. Since President Tsai Ing-wen took office in 2016, Taiwan has deployed one set of missiles, perfected another and sped production of a third, the analysts say, in the latest sign of how it`s handling a Chinese military threat that is raising the chances of an armed confrontation. Chinese President Xi Jinping has taken a hard line against advocates of independence for the self-governed island democracy and has sent warships, bombers and fighter planes on training missions circling...