Taiwan Rehearses For China Attack -- Epoch Times
What if China invaded Taiwan? The small island is answering that question by launching its own virtual military drill on Monday set in the year 2017.
The five-day drill is only one of the many measures Taiwan is undertaking as part of its biggest yearly military activity. This year, the operation goes under the name “Han Kuang 29,” meaning Han Chinese Glory 29.
During the drill, first mainland China launches a surprise attack against Taiwan, and then an extensive invasion, Taiwanese defense ministry officials said on Monday.
Although the ministry didn’t explain why 2017 was chosen as the stage year, experts believe the date to be plausible, considering China’s heated squabbles over disputed territories with other east Asian countries including Japan, Korea and Taiwan and gradual advances in military technology.
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Update: Taiwan military drill stages China attack scenario -- FOX News/AFP
My Comment: A Chinese invasion of Taiwan will be (for the 21rst century) an unprecedented global crisis .... and for Asia .... the start of a massive arms race and the forging of new alliances to counter China.
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