Millions of people across Taiwan were directed indoors while mobile internet speeds were restricted for 30 minutes on Thursday as part of a simulation testing the island democracy's defense against a potential Chinese attack.
The exercise was conducted as part of Taiwan's annual "Han Kuang" military drills, which aim to prepare the population of 23 million for a potential military invasion by China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has threatened annexation by force.
Loud sirens sounded across Taipei at 2:30 pm (0630 GMT), signaling the start of the annual air raid drill. Police redirected traffic and guided pedestrians into underground shelters, including parking garages, subway stations, shopping malls, and office buildings, leaving normally crowded streets quiet.
The exercise was conducted as part of Taiwan's annual "Han Kuang" military drills, which aim to prepare the population of 23 million for a potential military invasion by China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has threatened annexation by force.
Loud sirens sounded across Taipei at 2:30 pm (0630 GMT), signaling the start of the annual air raid drill. Police redirected traffic and guided pedestrians into underground shelters, including parking garages, subway stations, shopping malls, and office buildings, leaving normally crowded streets quiet.
