Taiwan prepares for China but it's business as usual <br /><br />As Chinese fighter jets approach Taiwan, the island continued with its usual activities. Taiwan's government is investing heavily in US military equipment and extending military conscription, but some residents don't perceive an immediate threat, despite China's territorial claims and growing tensions. Comparisons have been drawn between Taiwan and Ukraine by American lawmakers and Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen.<br /><br />PHOTOS BY AP<br /><br />Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br /> <br />Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br /> <br />Follow us: <br />Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br />Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br />Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br />DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br /> <br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br /> <br />Check out our Podcasts: <br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br />Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher<br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br /> <br />#themanilatimes<br />#taiwan <br />#china <br />#military <br />#preparedness
