Pakistan, July 9 -- Taiwan launched its biggest annual military drills on Wednesday, simulating attacks on key command systems and infrastructure in preparation for a possible Chinese invasion. The Han Kuang exercises, running over the next 10 days, will focus on defending the island through realistic scenarios, including communication breakdowns and command decentralization during crisis. Officials say the drills reflect lessons learned from recent conflicts like the war in Ukraine.

This year's exercises will mobilize a record 22,000 reservists, featuring advanced weapons such as US-made HIMARS rocket systems and Taiwan's Sky Sword missiles. For the first time, these drills will test 24-hour operations involving the army, navy, and air ...