Taiwan’s defense ministry launched five days of military exercises on Monday focused on rapid deployment in response to a potential attack from China. The drills, dubbed “Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise,” are part of regularly scheduled joint operations training. The Ministry of National Defense announced the exercises on Sunday, emphasizing their purpose is to enhance the military’s preparedness. Specific details of the exercises were not immediately released, but they are intended to improve response times and coordination. These drills occur amid ongoing tensions with China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province. The exercises are scheduled to conclude on Friday.