Spooked Taiwan simulates Chinese invasion, prepares to fight war without US after Xi's warning?

Published on Jul 04, 2026 01:37 am IST

Taiwan has completed one of its biggest civil defense exercises, simulating a full-scale Chinese invasion amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Officials rehearsed responses to a blockade, cyberattacks, disinformation, drone strikes, power outages and even a major earthquake during the war game. Hospitals moved underground, emergency ration centers were activated and government systems faced simulated hacking attempts. As Beijing continues military pressure and warns the United States over Taiwan, is the island preparing for its most dangerous scenario yet? Watch this report for all the key developments.

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