Taiwan's vice president says the self-ruled democracy will not provoke a confrontation with China and seeks to communicate with Beijing on the basis of parity and respect

Taiwan does not seek conflict with China and will not provoke confrontation, but Beijing's "aggressive" military posturing was counterproductive, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said on Friday.

This year’s military exercises, unprecedented in length and scale, are designed to prepare people for the prospect of Chinese troops storming Taiwan’s shores.

For ordinary citizens in Taiwan, a Chinese invasion is no longer just a talking point at the dinner table. As military threats from Beijing rise, the Han Kuang drills are helping the public prepare for the worst-case scenario,

Taiwan’s military has wrapped up ten straight days of exercises. This year’s Han Kuang drills weren’t just longer but featured more realistic scenarios, included an unprecedented number of reservists and put a greater focus on getting the public involved in Taiwan’s defense.