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Taiwan President Participates in Evacuation Drill

Updated 2026-08-07 05:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Taiwan’s President William Lai participated in an emergency evacuation drill as part of military exercises, amid tensions with China. The exercise simulates a potential Chinese invasion scenario.

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President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.

2026-08-07 04:52 UTC