Why is Taiwan simulating an internet blackout?
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In Taipei on Thursday, the streets swiftly emptied into shelters as air raid sirens rang out and alerts pinged on mobile phones. Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/@guardianaustralia?sub_confirmation=1 These kinds of drills are the norm in cities across Taiwan, amid the growing threat posed by China across the strait. But this time, internet speeds were drastically cut, simulating a coordinated attack for the first time. Rafqa Touma speaks to Yu-chen Li, Guardian researcher on China affairs, who was on the ground. #taiwan #internetblackout #china #taipei
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