Taiwan's capital Taipei came to a standstill on Thursday as the island held one of its largest-ever civil defence exercises against a possible Chinese invasion.
Taiwan's capital Taipei came to a standstill on Thursday as the island held one of its largest-ever civil defence exercises against a possible Chinese invasion.
Air raid sirens rang out across the metropolitan area, and in some areas, residents sought shelter indoors while traffic will grind to a halt.
The city also held mass evacuation drills and mass casualty event rehearsals.
The exercise was held in conjunction with Taiwan's largest ever war games - the annual Han Kuang - as the island ramps up its defences.
China claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to "reunify" with the island.
Tensions have increased since last year when Taiwan elected its president, William Lai, whom China reviles as a "separatist".
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