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Taiwan conducts annual Han Kuang military drills
Taiwan launched its 42nd annual Han Kuang military exercises to prepare for potential Chinese invasion scenarios, incorporating new U.S.-inspired communication methods, mobilizing over 5,000 reservists, and testing defenses against PLA maritime blockades. The drills represent Taiwan's evolving defense strategy amid increased military pressure from China.
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TaiwanHan Kuang exercisesPeople's Liberation Army (PLA)ChinaUnited States
2026-08-14
2026-08-13
- Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
- Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
- Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
- Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill