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China Air-Raid Drill Triggers 30-Minute Internet Outage in Taiwan

8/13/2026

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During Thursday's resilience drills that simulated a Chinese air raid, a siren sounded at 2:30 p.m., prompting pedestrians to shelter, drivers to stop, and causing a 30-minute internet outage.
President Lai Ching-te said the exercises are needed for stability.
A March poll showed fewer than 8 percent of respondents favor unification with China.
The 10-day Han Kuang war games integrated civilian authorities and tested cross-county medical evacuations, supply deliveries and underground hospital operations.

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Story summary

During Thursday's resilience drills that simulated a Chinese air raid, a siren sounded at 2:30 p.m., prompting pedestrians to shelter, drivers to stop, and causing a 30-minute internet outage.
President Lai Ching-te said the exercises are needed for stability.
A March poll showed fewer than 8 percent of respondents favor unification with China.
The 10-day Han Kuang war games integrated civilian authorities and tested cross-county medical evacuations, supply deliveries and underground hospital operations.