Key Facts

• Taiwan's National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lii Wen confirmed that the country has held tabletop military exercises to simulate its response to a potential maritime quarantine by China.
• The tabletop drills focused on preparing Taiwan's military for a range of scenarios, including a possible maritime quarantine or blockade by Chinese forces.
• Lii Wen made the announcement at a briefing on Thursday, providing details about the exercises.
• The simulations are part of Taiwan's efforts to bolster its military preparedness and response to potential threats from China.