A battle for Taipei could hinge on defending this river. Here's how Taiwan's forces are readying for that fight.

Source: Business Insider

A Taiwanese soldier opens fire with a machine gun on a Clouded Leopard infantry fighting vehicle. Ann Wang/REUTERSWhile concerns about Taiwan's defense often center on beaches, one of its major vulnerabilities is a river. The Tamsui River cuts into the heart of Taipei, where its government and military headquarters.