US slams China's military escalation around Taiwan as illegitimate and dangerous

Jul 04, 2025

The United States has condemned China's escalating military activity around Taiwan as illegitimate and destabilising, just days ahead of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military...

Taiwan's longest Han Kuang drills end with sharp focus on countering China's military playbook

Jul 19, 2025

Taiwan's Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo has praised the armed forces for their exceptional performance during the Han Kuang military exercises, the longest-ever...

Taiwan deploys Sky Sword II missile system to counter Chinese air, amphibious assaults

Jul 14, 2025

The Taiwanese army's 21st Artillery Command conducted a short-range air defense drill in Taoyuan yesterday as part of the Han Kuang exercises, deploying the...

Taiwan begins annual military exercise with "real combat drills" amid rising China threat

Jul 22, 2024

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said the annual Han Kuang and Wan An exercises, between July 22 and July 26, will focus on "unscripted...

Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi, Defence Ministry says forces ready to continue drills

Jul 23, 2024

Despite the looming threat of Typhoon Kaemi making landfall on Wednesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has assured that the armed forces are fully...

Taiwan expands Han Kuang military drills with urban resilience focus amid rising China threat

Jun 26, 2025

Taiwan will expand its annual Han Kuang military drills from July 9-18, adding Urban Resilience Exercises to test readiness for a prolonged conflict with...