Russia will train and equip Chinese paratroopers to invade Taiwan, according to leaked documents.

The 800-page cache of documents said that China will buy dozens of military vehicles and parachute systems for its paratroopers, and Russia will provide training to troops on how to operate them.

The documents' details were verified by the Royal United Services Institute, a British think tank. They appear to show a strengthening alliance between the two countries. They said the deal would give China "expanded air maneuver capability" and "offensive options against Taiwan, the Philippines and other island states in the region."

"Chinese President Xi Jinping has directed the People's Liberation Army to be ready to militarily seize Taiwan by 2027," RUSI said. "A large-scale amphibious operatio

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