- Taiwan staged a realistic coastal defense drill near Taichung, simulating stopping a Chinese amphibious assault with rockets, artillery and anti‑tank missiles.
- The exercise used mobile systems — domestic Thunderbolt‑2000 rockets (first live‑fire in seven years) and US Paladin howitzers — and tightened prep time to mirror real combat.
- Tensions remain high as China regularly operates warplanes and ships around Taiwan; Taipei says it will use deterrence to prevent any forcible change.
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