For ordinary citizens in Taiwan, a Chinese invasion is no longer just a talking point at the dinner table. As military threats from Beijing rise, the Han Kuang drills are helping the public prepare for the worst-case scenario,

Taiwan’s military has wrapped up ten straight days of exercises. This year’s Han Kuang drills weren’t just longer but featured more realistic scenarios, included an unprecedented number of reservists and put a greater focus on getting the public involved in Taiwan’s defense.

Taiwan does not seek conflict with China and will not provoke confrontation, but Beijing's "aggressive" military posturing is counterproductive, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said on Friday. China considers democratic Taiwan as part of its own territory and calls President Lai Ching-te a "separatist".

Taiwan does not seek conflict with China and will not provoke confrontation and Beijing's "aggressive" military posturing was counterproductive, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said on Friday. China considers democratic Taiwan as part of its own territory and calls President Lai Ching-te a "separatist".