China's PLA used drones to send gold bars, US$100 notes in a bizarre 'wartime financial support' drill
Chinese troops rehearsed handling gold bars and multiple currencies, including Taiwanese dollars, in a drill raising questions about authenticity and intent.
A multi-rotor drone dropped gold bars and US$100 bills onto a military field during a wartime drill conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The drill, reported by Chinese state media, simulated a financial support operation targeting Taiwan. Images showed soldiers in tactical gear counting NT$1,000 notes and US$100 bills alongside the gold bars.
The Eastern Theatre Command, responsible for security and operations related to Taiwan, oversaw the exercise. Some experts believe the drill highlights China's planning for potential financial transactions with Taiwanese residents should military conflict arise. The report from Chinese state media was later removed from public view as it provoked debate on social media.
Beijing has not officially confirmed the authenticity of the drill, leaving the true nature of the gold, cash and military operation unclear.
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