Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?

The black-and-white drone footage, released by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command on Monday, shows an ascending passenger plane flying past Taipei 101, the city’s tallest skyscraper. A still image showing a panoramic view of the tower and surrounding landscape, including the Tamsui River estuary, was also featured. The video clip was titled “So close, so beautiful, ready to visit Taipei anytime”. It did not specify where the clip was taken. The China Military Bugle subsequently posted a video showing a TB-001 reconnaissance and strike drone taxiing from a hangar just before the Taipei 101 clip, suggesting it…