Taiwan aims to involve a range of people, including taxi drivers and security guards, to respond to emergencies.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry statement urged the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan and stop what it called “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.” U.S. military sales and assistance aim to help Taiwan defend itself and deter China from launching an attack.

STORY: An upcoming Taiwanese TV drama "Zero Day" promises to show Taiwanese audiences what a war with China might look like.It's an unprecedented production, confronting a topic that remains too sensitive for many Taiwanese filmmakers and with creators facing indirect censorship from China.

Taiwan maintains its own democratic autonomy from China despite Beijing's claims of sovereignty over the island. Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are often high, as China has staged military exercises and war games off the island's coast. The 100-mile wide strait separates China and Taiwan.

Taiwan conducted its first war game to help prepare for a potential escalation of conflict with China. Dozens of government agencies at various levels and citizen groups participated in the exercises.

Taiwan has conducted its first war game, aiming to prepare for a potential escalation of conflict with China. Various government agencies and citizen groups participated in the exercises. The Office of the President of Taiwan,