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Taiwan drills to repel Chinese air assault on Penghu.

8/10/2026

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On August 10, Taiwan’s military simulated repelling a Chinese air-landing assault on the Penghu Islands and throttled mobile internet.
President Lai Ching-te boarded a fast-attack missile boat in Kaohsiung while Kuo said the drill tested command as Patriot and Tien-Kung missile systems were displayed on Taipei streets.
Defense officials said the drills involve about 20,000 reservists defending the Danjiang Bridge, ports and power plants, with barriers on the bridge.

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Story summary

On August 10, Taiwan’s military simulated repelling a Chinese air-landing assault on the Penghu Islands and throttled mobile internet.
President Lai Ching-te boarded a fast-attack missile boat in Kaohsiung while Kuo said the drill tested command as Patriot and Tien-Kung missile systems were displayed on Taipei streets.
Defense officials said the drills involve about 20,000 reservists defending the Danjiang Bridge, ports and power plants, with barriers on the bridge.