Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
Taiwanese President William Lai participated in an emergency evacuation drill as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercises. The drills are designed to prepare the island's leadership and military for a potential invasion by China.
Why it matters
These exercises highlight the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Taiwan Strait and the island's focus on defensive readiness.
Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night? Close President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises that are running from August 5th to 14th.
The BBC’s Katy Watson explains what happened and why Taiwan is using the drills to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion.
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