Taiwan braces for annual Han Kuang anti-invasion drills with new twists
Taiwan is preparing for the Han Kuang exercises, the island's largest annual military drills, with new elements added this year. The manoeuvres aim to test the island's defence readiness amid heightened tension with China.
Taiwan's military is preparing for the Han Kuang exercises, the island's largest annual military drills. The exercises are held every year to test defensive capability against a potential invasion scenario.
This year's drills include new elements compared with previous years, changes that reflect an evolving threat assessment and updates to defence strategy. The scope of the exercises also extends to civil defence preparedness.
The manoeuvres come as tension between China and Taiwan persists. Regional observers are watching closely for the symbolic significance the drills carry, both as a deterrent and as a readiness test.
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