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China upgrades artillery near Taiwan

China is reinforcing Taiwan-facing artillery with upgraded 155mm howitzers this year. The move strengthens military capabilities in a strategically sensitive area, but no attack is reported.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 10, 2026, 1:54 PM UTC.

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Additional artillery capability near Taiwan could increase cross-strait military pressure and escalation risk.

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