Taiwan launches major war games as China pressure grows
Summary
Taiwan has started its largest annual military exercise, called "Han Kuang," to prepare for a possible attack from China. The drills involve soldiers, reservists, and civilians practicing responses to invasions, including air raid drills and slowing mobile internet. China claims Taiwan as its territory and has increased military pressure on the island.Key Facts
- Taiwan’s "Han Kuang" military exercise runs from August 5 to 14 and is its biggest yearly drill.
- The exercises include combat simulations for troops and reservists and civilian emergency drills like air raid practices.
- China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has increased military activities around the island.
- The Chinese military frequently sends fighter jets and warships near Taiwan and conducts large-scale exercises.
- Taiwan has focused on developing smaller, agile weapons like drones to defend itself with asymmetric warfare strategies.
- Taiwan plans to raise its defense budget to 5% of its GDP by 2030 amid political disagreements over spending.
- Command decentralization and drone coordination are key features of this year’s exercise to improve battlefield decisions.
- Officials aim to build "whole-of-society" defense, including civilian readiness and urban resilience for war or disasters.
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