ST Picks: Sipping bubble tea in an air raid shelter: Taiwanese take drills in their stride
“When the People’s Liberation Army changes its military threats, it is crucial that our military adapts its response as well,” he said.
Black Hawk helicopters preparing to land at Taoyuan International Airport as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on July 26, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Shuffling beside him were dozens of local office workers who had just ended their lunch break. They appeared calm, with some sipping on their post-lunch coffees and bubble teas.
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