Taiwan isn't saying much about its war plans for a China fight — but its military drills are
Unlike the staged drills of the past, Taiwan is now using its big Han Kuang exercise as a stress test for its troops.
Taiwan concluded a 10-day military exercise, Han Kuang, without divulging many specifics about its war plans against China. The exercise involved various drills across the island, with details remaining undisclosed until after their occurrence. Taiwanese forces engaged in ambush tactics and dispersed operations, setting up kill boxes at urban intersections and testing backup plans for units with heavy casualties.
The exercise showcased Taiwan's pivot towards asymmetric warfare, aiming to make it prohibitively costly for China to capture. The drills highlighted the use of ambush tactics, barricades, narrow streets, and backup plans for units suffering casualties. Taiwan's military also practiced moving military police infantry via subway to regroup and set up temporary headquarters at the island's largest trade show center.
Overall, the Han Kuang exercise emphasized Taiwan's preparation for a wide range of contingencies, including counterattacks on beaches, airfield defense, and naval escort drills focused on breaking blockades.
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