Taiwan’s William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape during military drill
Taiwan’s leader rehearsed a late-night emergency evacuation during the island’s largest annual military exercise in response to growing concerns over potential “decapitation” strikes by the People’s Liberation Army, local media reported on Thursday. Under cover of darkness on Wednesday night, William Lai Ching-te, wearing body armour and a helmet, was transported from his Presidential Office in a…
Taiwan’s President William Lai took part in a simulated late-night evacuation drill during the country’s biggest annual military exercise. The "Wan Jun" contingency plan guided Lai, who donned body armor and a helmet, as he was moved by armored vehicle to a secure command center after dark. This drill was part of the 10-day Han Kuang exercise, which aims to test the government’s ability to function during emergencies.
The exercise, which began on Wednesday, also evaluated the administration’s coordination and emergency response mechanisms. The drill comes amid heightened concerns over potential "decapitation" strikes by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) against Taiwan’s leadership.
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