Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat

Taiwan's capital, Taipei, is conducting a large-scale civil defense exercise to counter the threat of a potential Chinese invasion. The exercise involves sirens, evacuation drills, and the mobilization of emergency services. The drill is one of the largest ever held in Taipei and is part of the island's ongoing efforts to prepare its citizens for potential military conflict with China. The exercise aims to test the city's emergency response capabilities and the public's preparedness. It includes simulations of various scenarios, such as air raids and missile attacks. Participants are practicing taking shelter, evacuating to designated safe zones, and responding to emergency situations. The drill comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and China, which claims the self-governing island as its own territory. Taiwan has been strengthening its defense capabilities and enhancing its civil defense measures in response to the perceived threat of a Chinese invasion.