Taipei, March 22 -- Taiwan's annual military drills have now indicated 2027 as a possible year for a Chinese invasion, marking the first time a specific date has been mentioned for the anticipated attack, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).

Meanwhile, China has pledged to boost defence spending in response to pressure from the US.

Taiwan conducts the Han Kuang Exercise every year to assess its military preparedness for a possible Chinese invasion. Scheduled for July 9-18, this year's exercise will include joint operations between the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, featuring live-fire drills, amphibious landings, and simulated missile strikes, as cited by RFA.

According to Taiwan's defence ministry, the focus of this year's ...