Taiwan's Leadership Prepares for the Worst The sight of Taiwan's President William Lai being whisked away to a secure command center under the cover of darkness is a stark reminder that even in a democracy, the threat of military intervention is never far away.
This week's "defence combat command and continuity of government drill" was meant to test the island nation's preparedness for an emergency.
The exercise has been touted as routine by officials, but its timing cannot be ignored.