Ready 24 hours a day: Taiwan showcases anti-aircraft mettle

Taiwan's air force showcased its anti-aircraft capabilities on Thursday, saying they were ready for action 24 hours a day as the democratically governed island faces sustained pressure from Chinese military drills.China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has been carrying out exercises around the island after a visit this month by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was followed by five US lawmakers on Sunday and Monday.