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Taiwan Launches 10-Day Han Kuang Drill, Tests Communications

8/5/2026

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Taiwan began the 10-day Han Kuang drill on 5 August 2026 to test commanders’ response.
The exercise temporarily slowed mobile internet to assess civilian communication.
Over 20,000 reservists will practise mortar and rifle drills on a Taipei high-school field.
The drill will simulate arsenal relocation, mobilise civilian factories, embed a reporter system to evaluate frontline news and counter Chinese disinformation, ending on 14 August 2026.

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Story summary

Taiwan began the 10-day Han Kuang drill on 5 August 2026 to test commanders’ response.
The exercise temporarily slowed mobile internet to assess civilian communication.
Over 20,000 reservists will practise mortar and rifle drills on a Taipei high-school field.
The drill will simulate arsenal relocation, mobilise civilian factories, embed a reporter system to evaluate frontline news and counter Chinese disinformation, ending on 14 August 2026.