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Congratulations, we've all made it to Friday.

I am your host for today, Riley Fessler, joined as always by Chris

Kottnar. Chris, how are you today? I'm doing well, thanks. That is great to hear. Do you have a story to get us kicked off

the day? Sure. China conducted mock missile strikes, dispatch fighter jets with live missiles, and coordinated bomber

formations as part of military exercises to punish Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching T. These drills aimed at demonstrating China's ability to seize power and control

key areas of Taiwan included mock attacks on foreign vessels and harassment drills near Taiwan's coast.

Despite state media's extensive courage, the exercises have drawn less public attention

than previous events, reflecting mixed feelings about lies, presidency, and his strong

stance against China's threats. Taiwan, with support from the United States,

condemn these actions while continuing its normal life and political

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