Taiwan's annual 10-day Han Kuang exercise aims to assess the island's readiness against a possible Chinese military attack, specifically on its command structure and communication systems. The largest-ever drills involve the army, navy, and air force, supported by 22,000 reservists. The exercise began amidst heightened tensions from Chinese military threats and regional conflicts. Initial phases include countering harassment by Chinese vessels and simulating anti-landing strategies to fortify potential landing points. Officials emphasize lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict to modernize Taiwan's military response tactics.
The 10-day live-fire Han Kuang exercise began on Wednesday, just a day after a Chinese military spokesperson warned of Beijing's inevitable reunification with Taiwan.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said the war games exercise will draw in the army, navy and air force, backed by a record 22,000 reservists.
The drills kicked off with exercises intended to counter Beijing's ships that have been harassing Taiwanese vessels around island groups close to the Chinese coast.
We are learning from the situation in Ukraine in recent years and realistically thinking about what Taiwan might face in real combat, a senior defense official said.
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