Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te was rushed to a secret command post in an armoured car as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercises, which run from August 5 to 15.
Night-time Evacuation Drill
The president sped off in the armoured vehicle in the middle of the night, practising his escape route amid fears of a possible Chinese invasion. The operation is part of the island's ramped-up military preparedness.
Chinese Military Activity
The drill comes after 14 Chinese aircraft and nine warships circled Taiwan on Wednesday, according to authorities. This show of force underscores the heightened tensions in the region.
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