For Taiwan, war in Ukraine serves as potent reminder of threat from China

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Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan has shown unwavering support for Kyiv. The invasion of a young democracy by its larger neighbour is indeed a situation that hits close to home in Taiwan. Though the archipelago is more than 8,000 kilometres away, the situation facing Ukrainians resonates with many Taiwanese, who live under the constant threat of a possible invasion by neighbouring China. Some of them have even decided to travel to the frontline to take up arms and defend Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Lucie Barbazanges and Adrien Simorre report from Taipei.