Taiwan continues normal life during Chinese war games

This week, as China conducted live-fire drills and military blockades around Taiwan, 70-year-old Liao, a retiree, remained unfazed, focusing on mahjong and the stock market. Taiwanese, accustomed to threats from China, continued their daily lives amidst disinformation and propaganda. China’s exercises were seen as a response to US arms sales to Taiwan, with warnings to Taiwanese authorities. Despite tensions, many Taiwanese, like Liao, are confident in Taiwan’s economy and the “sacred mountain” of TSMC, believing it will deter Chinese aggression.

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