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PLA simulates wartime financial support with drone delivery of gold and cash

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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a drill simulating wartime financial support, using a drone to deliver gold and US and New Taiwan dollars. State media reported on the exercise, showing soldiers with cash and gold bars, though details on the location and timing were omitted, and it was unclear if the funds were genuine. The report, which included photos, was later deleted after sparking online discussion. Such drills highlight the potential need for physical currency in conflict zones where electronic systems may be inaccessible. AI

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PLA simulates wartime financial support with drone delivery of gold and cash

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    PLA troops sent gold, New Taiwan and US dollars in ‘wartime financial support’ drill

    The People’s Liberation Army used a drone to deliver cases of cash and gold bars in a field during a “wartime financial support” drill apparently simulating a Taiwan operation, according to a state media report. A multi-rotor drone was used to drop the camouflage cases at designa…

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