Taiwan holds live-fire drills amid tensions with China | VOA News

Taiwan’s armed forces conducted a live-fire exercise on the outlying Penghu Island Thursday, simulating the incursion of Chinese coast guard vessels and militia fishing boats into Taiwanese waters.

Taiwan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its capabilities to respond to a potential military blockade by China, as Beijing increases military pressure on the democratically ruled island.

In a report outlining Taiwan’s wartime food plan, which was submitted to parliament on Tuesday, the Ministry of Agriculture said it had maintained a three-month rice stockpile and ensured food and critical supplies were stored evenly across the island.

According to the ministry, the current rice stockpile can sustain Taiwan for seven months, and its fish feed inventory is enough to support fishing in ponds for over three months if sea fishing is not possible. The government said it is also drafting plans to prepare for rice rationing during wartime.

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[NathanShi-oq]

lol...looks like a kid playing plastic light saber try to threaten an adult. 🤣

[SK-ltso]

"CCP brings peace and prosperity everywhere it goes😊"

[Nw-nw]

China has not invaded any countries ZERO for past 40 years whereas US invaded min 13 countries for the past 40 years ! And China has only 1 military base in Dijibouti compared to US having 750 military bases in 80countries ! So, who is the warmonger?

[globalchinesearmy]

People who are not stupid know that China always the best country, Rising above own score. No other nation can be matched. You must respect and obey the most glorious nation China or else there will be severe consequences. I am so proud to be a Chinese. We Chinese are the smartest, strongest and greatest race