'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension

Taiwan holds drills amid Pelosi visit concern, China tension

Taiwan’s capital staged air raid drills Monday, coinciding with concerns over a forceful Chinese response to a possible visit by Nancy Pelosi.

Taiwan conducts air raid drills amid China tension, potential Pelosi visit

While the Biden administration hasn't embraced the House speaker's visit to the self-governing island, Republicans have pressed for her to make the trip.

Taiwan holds drills amid Pelosi visit concern, China tension

There was no direct link between China's threats and Taiwan's civil defense drills.

Taiwan holds drills amid Pelosi visit concern, China tension

Taipei is staging air raid drills and its military is mobilising for routine exercises

'Missile Alert': Taiwan Holds Air-raid Exercise amid China Tension

Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack. Sirens sounded at 1:30 p.m. (0530 GMT) fo

Taiwanese capital holds air raid drills as China threat looms

Roads throughout Taipei emptied, stores closed, and people were directed to shelters or told to remain inside as sirens were sounded.