Taiwan is holding its largest ever military drills to prepare for a possible Chinese invasion. The exercises require civilians to seek shelter for the first time in 45 years as authorities aim to prepare their residents in the event of an attack.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked a discussion in Taiwan about its military competency.

The U.S. government labels China as one of its greatest challenges, even more so now as Beijing flexes its military prowess with an unprecedented build-up.

Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, is highly concerned with this build up and the potential global ramifications of Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

In the video below, reporter Nick Schifrin traveled to Hawaii and sat down with Admiral Aquilino to discuss rising tensions with China and an uncertain future in the region.