Taiwan Conducts Extensive Military Drills, Emphasizing Asymmetric Warfare Against Potential Chinese Invasion
Taiwan recently concluded its annual Han Kuang military exercise, which showcased a significant shift towards asymmetric warfare tactics in preparation for a potential invasion from mainland China. The drills, which spanned 10 days, moved from coastal defenses to urban combat scenarios within Taipei, including simulated skirmishes in city streets and counter-sabotage operations at critical infrastructure like oil refineries. Taiwanese forces practiced ambush tactics, dispersed operations, and the use of barricades to create 'kill boxes' in urban intersections. The exercises also focused on maintaining operational capabilities under disrupted communications, with junior commanders practicing 'back briefs' to ensure mission understanding. Notably, the drills included the deployment of M1A2T Abrams tanks for ambushes on highways and the use of military police taking the subway to regroup and establish temporary headquarters. The Taiwanese defense ministry remained largely quiet on specific operational details... 
