Taipei, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Taiwan chokes mobile internet speeds in drill for Chinese attack

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2026-08-13

Millions of people in Taiwan were forced indoors and mobile internet speeds slowed for 30 minutes on Thursday during a simulation of a Chinese attack on the island democracy. The drill was part of Taiwan's annual "Han Kuang" military exercise that aims to prepare the island of 23 million people for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to annex it. Loud sirens sounded across the......

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