Taipei holds air raid drill to prepare for Chinese... France 24

Taipei holds air raid drill to prepare for Chinese attack

France 24 July 17, 2025

Taipei came to a brief standstill on Thursday when air raid sirens forced people off the streets and into underground shelters in a rehearsal for a Chinese attack. The annual civilian drill is being held in cities across Taiwan this week, alongside military training, to prepare the self-governed island for a potential Chinese invasion. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Alessio Patalano, Professor of East Asian Warfare and Strategy at King's College London.

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