# Taiwan launches annual drills to prepare for a potential Chinese attack

https://mins.news/en/video/15068

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-06 11:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZvZ0xcpdKI

> Taiwan began its annual military exercises on Wednesday. The drills are designed to simulate a response to a possible Chinese invasion of the self-governed island. Beijing claims Taiwan as its own, making the exercises part of the island’s preparations for a potential attack.

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