Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Taiwan initiated its annual military exercises on Wednesday to simulate a defense against a potential invasion by China. The live-fire drills are designed to test the Taiwanese military's operational readiness and its capacity to sustain a response to an attack on the self-governed island, which Beijing claims as its own territory.

The exercises serve as a strategic evaluation of Taiwan’s defensive capabilities amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. By conducting these drills, the Taiwanese armed forces aim to refine their tactical coordination and logistical endurance in the event of a cross-strait conflict.