Taiwan rehearses China invasion protocol, Taipei stands still with sirens, evacuation drill

Taiwan's capital Taipei will temporarily shut down on Thursday as part of a major civil defence drill aimed at preparing for a potential Chinese invasion. The exercise, involving air raid sirens, evacuation drills, and emergency response rehearsals. read more A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration. Reuters Taipei is set to come to a standstill on Thursday as the Taiwanese capital conducts one of its largest-ever civil defence drills, preparing for a possible Chinese invasion, according to a report by the BBC. Air raid sirens will sound across the city, requiring…