Taiwan seeks to protect itself from missile attack, naval blockade and general harassment from the air and by sea.

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Just 10 minutes by air from Taiwan's southeast coast, Green Island is rapidly becoming one of the region's hottest vacation spots.

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Now the emphasis has shifted from ground troops to the navy and air force, which would spearhead any attack on Taiwan.

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