A Republic of China Air Force F-16 (top) shadows  a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force H-6 bomber over the Bashi  Channel on Feb. 10. 
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Defense via CNA 
China is stepping up its military preparedness to overtake Taiwan,  Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said yesterday, following a  spike of Chinese drills near the nation.  | 
	
	
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