Taiwan is preparing for the worst. As tensions with China escalate, the island is staging its largest ever military drills—fighter jets, warships, and even civilians are taking part. What’s behind the show of force? And how close are we to a real conflict? News.com.au’s Sam Clench explains. For more, head to <a href="news.com.au">news.com.au</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Taiwan is preparing for the worst. As tensions with China escalate, the island is staging its largest ever military drills—fighter jets, warships, and even civilians are taking part. What’s behind the show of force? And how close are we to a real conflict? News.com.au’s Sam Clench explains. For more, head to news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taiwan is preparing for the worst. As tensions with China escalate, the island is staging its largest ever military drills—fighter jets, warships, and even civilians are taking part. What’s behind the show of force? And how close are we to a real conflict?&nbsp;News.com.au’s Sam Clench explains. For more, head to <a href="news.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer">news.com.au</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Drills Before the Storm: Inside Taiwan’s Biggest War Games 11/07/25

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