# Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows

https://mins.news/en/item/13729

- France 24, 2026-08-05 03:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260805-taiwan-begins-military-drills-as-china-pressure-grows-1

> Taiwan launched its largest military drills of the year on Wednesday. The island democracy is trying to prepare its population for the possibility of a Chinese invasion. The exercises began as pressure from China continues to grow around Taiwan.

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