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Taiwan Launches 42nd Han Kuang Games Testing Counter-Blockade

8/6/2026

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Taiwan began 42nd Han Kuang war games on Wednesday, testing a counter-blockade against the PLA.
The drills introduced the U.S. “back brief” practice and moved the 202nd Arsenal to safer sites.
Two reserve brigades, including the 137th Infantry Brigade with U.S. M4A1 rifles, will train for 14 days.
The exercise will defend Tamkang Bridge, test drone supplies, and throttle data in 14 cities, affecting 17 million people (73 % of the population).

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Story summary

Taiwan began 42nd Han Kuang war games on Wednesday, testing a counter-blockade against the PLA.
The drills introduced the U.S. “back brief” practice and moved the 202nd Arsenal to safer sites.
Two reserve brigades, including the 137th Infantry Brigade with U.S. M4A1 rifles, will train for 14 days.
The exercise will defend Tamkang Bridge, test drone supplies, and throttle data in 14 cities, affecting 17 million people (73 % of the population).