Taiwan stages live-fire military exercises in face of China threat, ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

Taiwan’s army staged live-fire exercises in the far-southern Pingtung County on Tuesday night as part of a series of military exercises. Flares lit up targets on a mountain side base while tanks and cannons fired in almost complete darkness.

Apache attack helicopters, Ching-kuo Indigenous Defence Fighters, artillery and drones were expected to have been featured in the drills in Pingtung, according to Reuters. Although the drills were part of a regular round of exercises that happen annually, this year’s focus was on the threat Taiwan is facing from its neighbour China.

“Although Communist China has recently incessantly made moves towards us, trying to incite disputes, we will still carry on with exercises in the spirit of preparing for war without seeking war,” said Huang Jingfeng, a commanding battalion officer leading the exercise. “We will make sure that everyone can have a safe and happy Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.”

China has noticeably increased military activities in the region following the immediate aftermath of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei last month, angered by what it saw as a strong show of U.S. support for the island Beijing claims as its own territory.

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[omidpourhossein]

It would be insane to witness a world war with 21st century technology being used on both sides. So many videogames try to portray "futuristic warfare, " but seeing it happen for real just seems unfathomable in a modern sense. We're kind of at a point as a species where war between industrialized nations is just bad for everyone involved.

[aleem]

The whole World already in crisis for a peace and security I hope in the whole world leader come for a justice and peace for Humanity 🙏

[usatrooper]

The chicoms are sticking their hands into a lion's cage.

[shawnb]

They should take there muzzles off and let the oxygen In

[barbaraskitchen-ju]

This is just sad… too many wars for no reason but greedy men out there

[easemailboxes]

Taiwan people should replace fear with hope. Hope for freedom and democracy if not for themselves, for their children and the generations to come.
The Nation of Taiwan and all its opportunities is worth dying for.

[lifeguardryantv]

When the real thing happens let’s see what’s up

[samzhang]

TW is a province of China, now it is just a temporary ceasefire, since 1949

[cheehincheong]

what is live fire ? To Chinese people it's only a fire work to calm Taiwanese their government retreat the enemy, in fact no young people dare to join military as requested by Taiwan authority.

[Mikec-fmgx]

America must not fall, such a fall would end the peace that Americas strength has ensured. Though such a fall would demonstrate Americas role in that peace, the world cannot afford such a lesson.

[oliveohar]

To late, now N Korea and then is ending.

[admiraleveleigh]

Please god tell me there’s not going to be another war

[robangeles]

The Countries all over the world only must need the contentment for their very own land without the interest to invade their small neighborhood Countries... That is only like money.. don't praise money and don't praise power as leader.. just praise love and understanding without underestimating small Countries... instead of promoting the mission to get what they want from their neighbor Countries is to promote or mission to support small Countries by the hope and support of the big Countries .. as you can see the world vs. calamities nowadays..instead of losen the hope of the small Countries, plan your love and support against the violence of the killer calamities to save our Planet.... Earth will only be Beautiful if all the Nations will never mission to destroy their love for their neighbor Nations... Forget attacking Rival Nations and face the missions to survive against phenomenal calamities.. GodBless China and Taiwan, All Countries and our Whole Planet.

[huoyeh]

SHAME on you DIEwan province, for conducting live fires of FLARES only. SHAME on you.

[unitheuni]

I support the people of Taiwan in protecting their place of residence

[cudad]

Jesus Christ called people everywhere to repent, therefore, if you confess with your lips the Lord Jesus and believe with all your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved and inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and eternal life. told other people how good he is, how he saves, heals and liberates and gives eternal life. 89

[SpreadGuts]

20th CCP Congress will be held on October, 16. Basically, after that Taiwan is done for.

[sleepyjoe]

lol Taiwan stands no chance -- unlike Ukraine, the average Taiwanese citizen has desire to fight a losing battle.