Its no secret that China has been stepping up its military and political pressure against Taiwan -- a self-governing island that Beijing still claims as its own. As speculation mounts about whether this could trigger a war within the region, Taiwan has also been showing off its military might. Manny Tsigas takes a look at the gruelling lengths some soldiers are willing to go to join Taiwans most elite naval unit.
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