Taiwan Launches Largest-Ever Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions with China

Han Kuang 2025 exercises mobilize twenty-two thousand reservists and simulate Chinese invasion scenarios

Taiwan has launched its largest-ever annual military drills, known as the Han Kuang exercises, amid growing concerns over possible aggression from China.

The ten-day operation involves a record twenty-two thousand reservists and includes simulations of a Chinese blockade and invasion.

New defense systems such as High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and Sky Sword missiles are being tested alongside coordinated cyber defense and communications resilience.

Civilian defense exercises, including missile alerts and citywide evacuations, are running in parallel to strengthen nationwide preparedness.

Beijing has condemned the drills, while Taipei insists they are necessary for safeguarding Taiwan's sovereignty.