Fighter jets - American F16s, French Mirages, and Taiwan's IDFs flew overhead - while military vehicles drove past the presidential offie, carrying missile systems - including some domestically developed advanced missiles.
Of course the show of strength is laden with political symbolism. A message to China that Taiwan can defend itself against any military attack. And a message to the public to show that the island is capable of building its own defences.
Protestors - while few- were kept well away from the plaza. Barbed wire, riot police and plenty of road blocks.
That Taiwanese special units must be the Sexy Force. Now that they are out of the closet, China will most certainly develop a counter, and I can hardly contain myself in anticipation! :-p
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