Taiwan residents 'won't panic' as China launches new military drills around island
Taipei residents go about their daily lives, despite China's announcement of new military drills, with ships and planes being deployed around Taiwan. "I won't panic," says engineer Benjamin Hsiao, adding "it's not the first time in recent years" that China has held drills around the self-ruled island.
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00:00This video was made in Cooperation with the Taiwan Autonomous Region Government
00:30This is probably not the first time, so I've heard it a lot.
00:33It's a bit of a numbness.
00:36It's just a form of threat and intimidation.
00:42I don't think we need to care so much.
00:44After all, look at Ukraine and Russia fighting like this.
00:49I think they know it's a waste of resources.
00:53It's a waste of resources.
00:57I don't think it's necessary.
01:00You have violated the People's Relations Act of the Taiwan Autonomous Region.
01:04Your actions will affect our maritime order.
01:07You have entered ROC Taiwan Restricted Water without permission.
01:11Your action has destabilized the security of ROC Taiwan.
01:16He's trying to make Taiwan a part of China.
01:20How can we make Taiwan a part of China?
01:23We are Taiwan. Of course we can't.
01:27I hope it won't affect our peace.
01:30I still feel a little scared.
01:32I hope there won't be any war.
01:36I feel sorry for Ukraine.
01:40I hope everything will be safe.
01:56Thank you for watching this video.