Taiwanese soldiers on Thursday fought off simulated coastal assaults from China during its biggest annual (00:08 OUT 00:50) live-fire exercises at a time when Beijing is ramping up military pressure on the island. The five-day military drills, which began on Monday, are aimed at testing how democratic Taiwan's armed forces would repel an invasion. Taiwan president - Tsai Ing-wen, announced that the annual exercise is an important event for their military and not only does it show the progress of their military strength, it also lets the international community see their resolve in protecting the country.
