Taiwan Holds Largest Military Exercise Amid China Tensions

Taiwan is conducting its longest-ever military exercise amid increased tensions and military activity from China, with the annual Han Kuang series simulating rapid transitions from peacetime to wartime and focusing on potential PLA actions and grey-zone threats such as cyberattacks and disinformation. Concurrently, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has reported frequent incursions by Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels into its air defense identification zones, prompting responses from Taiwan's defense systems. These actions have drawn concern from the G7 Foreign Ministers and the EU, who have condemned China's provocative military drills and affirmed their commitment to maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait. The U.S. and EU have also reiterated their stance against any unilateral changes to the status quo in the region. The ongoing situation underscores the growing military pressure Beijing is exerting on Taiwan, raising tensions and risks to global security.