US EditionTaiwan Launches Record-Scale Han Kuang Drills Following Increased Chinese Probes
TAIWAN, JUL 8 – The Han Kuang exercise involves about 22,000 reservists, uses new US-supplied systems, and aims to counter increasing Chinese military and grey-zone threats, officials said.
- Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang military exercises on July 9, 2025, conducting 10 days of live-fire and large-scale drills on the island.
- The exercises respond to increased Chinese military pressure and grey zone tactics, aiming to prepare Taiwan for possible attacks and deteriorating communications.
- The drills mobilize 22,000 reservists, include newly delivered US HIMARS rocket systems, drones, and Taiwan-developed missiles, and simulate scenarios like cyber attacks and long-range precision strikes.
- Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo emphasized that the military drills reflect Taiwan’s determination and capability to protect its democratic way of life, while China dismissed the exercises as a mere bluff and carried out harassment missions near the island.
- The drills and associated civil defense rehearsals highlight Taiwan’s efforts to bolster readiness amid continuing threats and signal its determination to the international community.
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Taiwan began in 1984 to conduct military exercises on land, sea and air on a large scale annually. At first, the purpose was to train the troops to...
This time the population will also be integrated into the exercises. SRF East Asia correspondent Samuel Emch arranges.
Taiwan Launches Largest-Ever Military Drills
Taiwan launched its most expansive military drills amid an increased threat posed by China. The 10-day live fire drills include those to counter the Chinese Coast Guard. The Associated Press reports that the drills will also “feature simulated anti-landing exercises, with regular forces from all the services backed up by 22,000 reservists.” China criticized the drills, with Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Jiang Bing stating that the “…
Unlike the past, Taiwan's maneuvers will last about ten days, twice as long as normal, and for the first time will also include urban resilience exercises
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