# Taiwan Drills with Drones Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

> Taiwan conducts first joint military drills using attack drones as Trump and Xi prepare for summit.
- Title: Taiwan Drills with Drones Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit | Shortify
- Summary: Taiwan conducts first joint military drills using attack drones as Trump and Xi prepare for summit. Taiwan held joint military drills with attack drones…
- Keywords: breaking, taiwan, drones, military drills, trump, summit, united states, china, news, local, Drills, Ahead
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/taiwan-holds-first-joint-military-drills-using-attack-drones-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit-in-the-us
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, taiwan, drones, military drills, trump, xi, summit, united states, china, news, local
## Taiwan holds military drills
Taiwan conducted military drills featuring missiles and drones on Friday ahead of the U.S.-China summit next week.
## China claims Taiwan as province
China claims Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, as its own breakaway province and hasn’t renounced the use of force to bring it under control.
## First joint drone exercises
Taiwan’s military drills included for the first time joint combat exercises featuring multiple types of attack drones.
## President Lai’s statement
President Lai Ching-te said the drills showcased the Taiwanese army’s modernization, stating the coordinated use of unmanned vehicles with conventional weapons reflects adaptation to modern warfare.

> The coordinated use of unmanned vehicles with conventional weapons reflects the adaptation to modern warfare
## Drills include missiles
The military also launched multiple anti-air, anti-ship and anti-landing missiles as part of the exercises.
## U.S. arms sales impact
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have been at the center of talks between Trump and Xi, with Trump postponing a planned $14 billion arms package to Taiwan after their last summit in May.
## Key takeaway

Taiwan held joint military drills with attack drones ahead of Trump-Xi summit, showcasing modernization efforts.