# Troops on Taiwan’s defense-critical islands prepare for a Chinese first strike

https://mins.news/en/item/35355

- Reuters, 2026-08-28 08:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/taiwan/islands-key-taiwans-defense-troops-prepare-chinese-first-strike-2026-08-28/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9145e68f085800017b53a6

> Taipei is rapidly fortifying the Penghu archipelago, which would be on the frontline if Beijing chose to invade. Its garrison is practicing how to hold off Chinese forces, while civilians in the popular tourist destination train to ration supplies, make repairs and resist.

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