Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows
Taiwan military personnel conduct a live-fire exercise on Zhongfu Beach as part of a military exercise.
Taiwan’s largest military drills of the year began on Aug. 5, as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.
The annual “Han Kuang” exercise, which runs to Aug. 14, stages combat scenarios for troops and reservists to practice responding to an attack on the island, defense officials say.
Civilians will also be put through their paces during exercises that include a temporary slowdown of mobile internet speeds as well as air raid drills.
