Taiwan is kicking off its annual Han Kuang military exercises, and this year’s drills are getting serious—they’ll simulate attacks on key military command centers to test how ready the island is to defend itself against a potential large-scale invasion. The war games will run for 10 days, ramping up scenarios that mirror real threats, particularly from China.

Editor’s Note: With tensions simmering between Taiwan and China, these drills aren’t just routine—they’re a high-stakes rehearsal for a worst-case scenario. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and hasn’t ruled out force to bring it under control, so Taiwan’s military prep isn’t just theoretical. It’s a signal to Beijing and the world that Taiwan isn’t taking its security lightly.