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UPDATED Aug 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Aug 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape
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Taiwan’s leader William Lai rehearsed a late-night emergency evacuation during the island’s annual military drill.
WHO: William Lai Ching-te
WHAT: Rehearsed a late-night emergency evacuation and was transported to a secure command centre during a military drill
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: To prepare for potential “decapitation” strikes by the People’s Liberation Army
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