# Taiwan holds anti-blockade naval drill as China steps up maritime pressure

https://mins.news/en/item/20735

- Reuters, 2026-08-13 00:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-holds-anti-blockade-naval-drill-during-war-games-china-steps-up-maritime-2026-08-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7d14ca325a7500012a90f1

> Taiwan’s armed forces conducted an anti-blockade exercise during their annual war games. The defense ministry said the navy and coast guard simulated escorting a merchant vessel. The drill came as China increases pressure at sea. It focused on practicing an escort operation under a possible blockade scenario. No further details about the exercise were provided.

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