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Taiwan civilians sharpen self-defence skills ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English May 11, 2026 at 10:36 AM

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Taiwanese civilians are flocking to self‑defence courses, amid fears China could one day use force to seize the island it claims as its own. Some feel Taiwan’s future could be discussed when Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

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