Taiwan begins live-fire artillery drill simulating defence against attack

Taiwan’s military began a live-fire artillery drill on Tuesday simulating the defence of the island against an attack. It is happening after days of massive Chinese military exercises.

Taiwan’s Eighth Army Corps, spokesman Lou Woei-jye told media that the drills had started in the southern county of Pingtung 8.40 am with the firing of target flares and artillery.

Taiwanese Army in a statement said that the drills, taking place on Tuesday and Thursday will include the deployment of hundreds of troops and about 40 howitzers.

China launched its largest-ever war games around Taiwan last week in response to a visit by US House representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.