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Taiwan drill tests readiness for China invasion, and disaster

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July 3, 2026

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Taiwan held a major preparedness drill, simulating scenarios including a blockade, a strong earthquake, and a full-scale invasion by China. It is part of President Lai Ching-te's push to boost Taipei's readiness as Chinese military pressure increases. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #taiwan #taiwanchina #chinesemilitary #laichingte #preparedness Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4y7jSpi 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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Left Voice

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· Jun 25, 2026

Taiwan Military Drills Show U.S.-China Rivalry Persists in the Pacific After Trump’s Defeat in Middle East

Recent military drills in Taiwan were designed to simulate a rapid transition from peacetime to wartime operations, reflecting growing tensions across the Strait in light of China’s increasingly assertive military presence, and also U.S. imperialist designs in the region. The post Taiwan Military Drills Show U.S.-China Rivalry Persists in the Pacific After Trump’s Defeat in Middle East appeared first on Left Voice.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 21, 2026

Taiwan Military to Conduct Five-Day Combat Readiness Drills

Taiwan’s military will conduct a five-day combat readiness drill starting Monday, as part of its modernization efforts. The drill aims to make training more realistic by simulating possible war scenarios, particularly focused on potential attacks from China. Taiwan’s defense ministry stated the “Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise” is part of its annual training plan and will [] The post Taiwan Military to Conduct Five-Day Combat Readiness Drills appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Investing.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion

Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 5, 2026

China lancar rondaan baharu di timur Taiwan

BEIJING: China melancarkan rondaan baharu di timur Taiwan semalam, selepas operasi pengawal pantai terdahulu di perairan berhampiran pulau itu mencetuskan bantahan Taipei dan kebimbangan beberapa negara Barat. Tentera China beroperasi hampir setiap hari di sekitar Taiwan, yang dianggap Beijing sebagai sebahagian daripada wilayahnya. Namun, China mula menggunakan pengawal pantai untuk menguatkuasakan tuntutan wilayahnya menerusi pendekatan ... Read more The post China lancar rondaan baharu di timur Taiwan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

War on the Rocks

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Three Nevers: To Invade Taiwan, China Would Have to Make Military History Thrice

The amphibious invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, remains the largest and most complex amphibious operation in history. On the first day alone, Allied forces landed eight divisions, including five amphibious assault and three airborne, totaling roughly 160,000 personnel. That force more than doubled within days.Normandy was unprecedented in scale but not in kind. A Taiwan invasion would present the reverse problem: Taiwan’s size is not the unprecedented part — the operational challenges are. Analysis of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan typically emphasizes the People’s Liberation Army’s rapid modernization and the possibility of strategic surprise. Far less attention The post The Three Nevers: To Invade Taiwan, China Would Have to Make Military History Thrice appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Just the news

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· Jun 22, 2026

Taiwan conducts 5-day military drills amid ongoing pressure from China

Taiwan conducts 5-day set of military drills amid ongoing grey-zone Chinese warfare, says it may conduct impromptu exercises in response to Chinese military drills in the future

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Related coverage for "Taiwan drill tests readiness for China invasion, and disaster": Left Voice — Taiwan Military Drills Show U.S.-China Rivalry Persists in the Pacific After Trump’s Defeat in Middle East. Modern Diplomacy — Taiwan Military to Conduct Five-Day Combat Readiness Drills. Investing.com — Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion. Utusan Malaysia — China lancar rondaan baharu di timur Taiwan. War on the Rocks — The Three Nevers: To Invade Taiwan, China Would Have to Make Military History Thrice. Just the news — Taiwan conducts 5-day military drills amid ongoing pressure from China