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Sirens blare and the streets empty out. Taiwan prepares itself for war - AOL

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Sirens blare and the streets empty out. Taiwan prepares itself for war “Missile attack. Seek immediate shelter,” flashes the alert on my phone. It’s the middle of the day in bustling Taipei, but the streets are empty and the shops have pulled down their shutters.

Source: Allegra Mendelson — Read the full report

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  • Allegra MendelsonBy Allegra Mendelson

    Sirens blare and the streets empty out. Taiwan prepares itself for war “Missile attack. Seek immediate shelter,” flashes the alert on my phone. It’s the middle of the day in bustling Taipei, but the streets are empty and the shops have pulled down their shutters. Air raid sirens …

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