Taiwan drill simulates Chinese attack

Taiwan conducts a live fire military drill simulating a Chinese invasion of a major military base on the Island.

The 45-minute exercise dispatched fighter jets, attack helicopters, and tanks.

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou reviewed the drill.

He said that Taiwan will develop a strategic defence plan in the next four years, with plans to buy needed weapons from overseas.

Tensions have been high between China and Taiwan since a civil war in 1949 split the two nations.

Sarah Sheffer, Reuters