US EditionTaiwan’s Military Takes Preparation for Chinese Invasion to Civilians’ Doorsteps
TAIWAN, JUL 14 – Taiwan's 41st Han Kuang drills feature over 21,000 reservists and emphasize urban warfare and integrated defense using U.S.-made missile systems and subway troop movements.
- Taiwan conducted its 41st Han Kuang military exercises from July 9 to 15, 2025, focusing on defending Taipei and strategic sites with civilian involvement.
- The drills responded to Beijing's ongoing military pressure and threats to use force if Taiwan resists unification, emphasizing preparedness for a potential Chinese invasion.
- Exercises included deploying Patriot missile systems near Taipei Songshan Airport, using the Taipei Metro to move troops, and rehearsing urban combat with live-fire drills in civilian areas.
- A foreign military observer told The Financial Times that Taiwan's intricate urban environment, combined with its use of camouflage and extensive underground infrastructure, would pose significant challenges to any invading forces.
- These drills mark Taiwan's most ambitious defense effort yet, integrating civil infrastructure and thousands of reservists to enhance battlefield survivability amid escalating cross-strait tensions.
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Taiwan uses Taipei's subway system for military exercises. These measures are part of a large-scale preparation for possible attacks by China.
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