Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Taiwan has initiated its annual defensive military training program designed to prepare armed forces for potential armed conflict with mainland China. These comprehensive drills simulate invasion scenarios and test the island's readiness against cross-strait aggression. The exercises demonstrate Taiwan's commitment to strengthening national defense capabilities amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.
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Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan kicked off annual military exercises Wednesday aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own.
