The Taiwanese women paying for weapons training amid fears of a Chinese invasion | ITV News

Weapon training courses in Taiwan have seen a spike in interest from residents as ordinary citizens take up arms as fears their country could be invaded by China rise. China claims its self-ruled democratic neighbour Taiwan as its own territory, and has vowed to take it back. The Chinese Navy is conducting drills in the south China sea, as it intensifies its focus on Taiwan, which rejects its huge neighbour’s claim of sovereignty and says only its people can decide the island’s future. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: • Get breaking news and more stories at Follow ITV News on Facebook: Follow ITV News on Twitter: Follow ITV News on Instagram: