China stages unannounced Pacific drills in 'silent intimidation' of Taiwan, officials say

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* China held large, unannounced drills in Pacific * Taipei called them "silent intimidation" * Beijing to host APEC summit next week * More than 100 Chinese vessels joined at the peak in early

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