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What were the drills in Taiwan for?

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The drills in Taiwan were conducted to prepare civilians and military for potential conflict with China, simulating air raids, urban combat, and emergency scenarios in response to daily threats and military intimidation from Beijing.

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Sirens wail, cities shut down as Taiwan simulates Chinese air raid

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  • Taipei conducted a citywide air-raid drill simulating a Chinese missile attack.
  • The exercise included mass evacuations and simulated drone attacks. 7s
  • Taiwan's president highlighted ongoing threats from China and the need for preparedness. 39s
  • Some residents felt the drills increased vigilance, while others doubted their effectiveness. 1m 13s
  • The drill was part of a broader set of military exercises taking place across Taiwan. 1m 54s
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Sirens wail, cities shut down as Taiwan simulates Chinese air raid
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France 24
14 hours ago
Sirens wail, cities shut down as Taiwan simulates Chinese air raid

The annual drill aimed to prepare the Taiwanese people for the potential of an attack by China.

Sirens wail, cities shut down as Taiwan simulates Chinese air raid
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France 24
14 hours ago
Sirens wail, cities shut down as Taiwan simulates Chinese air raid

Taiwan's president explained the drills were necessary due to ongoing threats from authoritarianism, military intimidation, and political warfare.

Taiwan practices defense abilities in face of daily threats from China
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CNN
2 days ago
Taiwan practices defense abilities in face of daily threats from China

This is Taiwan's first ever urban resilience drill, designed to prepare civilians for war.

Taiwan practices defense abilities in face of daily threats from China
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CNN
2 days ago
Taiwan practices defense abilities in face of daily threats from China

Taiwan's military points to daily threats from Beijing as the reason for the extended drills.

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