Taiwan Holds Largest, Longest Han Kuang War Games

Taiwan has launched its largest and longest-ever Han Kuang military exercises in 2025, running for 10 days with round-the-clock, unscripted drills simulating a realistic and protracted Chinese invasion scenario. The exercise mobilizes up to 22,000 reservists and features newly acquired U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems and advanced domestically developed missiles. Key components include simulated attacks on command infrastructure, cyber and misinformation 'gray zone' warfare, and urban resilience measures involving civil society, supermarkets, and air raid evacuation apps. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry emphasizes preparation for decentralized command and continuous operations, responding to both direct military threats and covert harassment by Chinese coast guard and militia vessels. China has dismissed the drills as political theater and reaffirms its claim over Taiwan, not ruling out the use of force. The exercises highlight escalating cross-strait tensions as Taiwan aims to deter aggression and strengthen its defense readiness.