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Taiwan ramps up drone production amid threat of potential China invasion
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Taiwan ramps up drone production amid threat of potential China invasion

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With the historic Beijing summit coming to a close, questions about the future of Taiwan persist. While a $14 billion U.S. weapons deal is still awaiting approval from President Trump, the self-governing island, which China claims as it's own, is ramping up drone production. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer got an inside look at one of Taiwan's biggest drone manufacturers.May 16, 2026

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