PLA troops sent gold, New Taiwan and US dollars in ‘wartime financial support’ drill
The People’s Liberation Army used a drone to deliver cases of cash and gold bars in a field during a “wartime financial support” drill apparently simulating a Taiwan operation, according to a state media report. A multi-rotor drone was used to drop the camouflage cases at designated locations during the exercise conducted by the PLA Eastern Theatre Command, national newspaper Defence Times said…
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a drill simulating a wartime financial support operation in Taiwan, according to a state media report. Using a multi-rotor drone, the PLA dropped camouflage cases containing cash, gold bars, and Taiwanese and US dollars in designated areas during the exercise conducted by the PLA Eastern Theatre Command.
The exercise, which included photos of soldiers counting NT$1,000 and US$100 notes and gold bars, has sparked heated online discussion and has since been deleted. The Chinese government considers Taiwan as part of its territory to be reunited by force if necessary, while most countries, including the United States, do not recognize Taiwan as an independent state.
The PLA's use of cash and Taiwanese currency in the drill suggests the PLA is preparing for potential financial transactions with locals in the event of an operation on the island.
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