Taiwan Holds Hannguang Military Exercises

HUALIEN, TAIWAN - JULY 23: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te inspects an exercise of casualty triage and medical care during Han Kuang military drills at Hualien Air Force Base on July 23, 2024 in Hualien, Taiwan. Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises will commence this month with an extended eight-day tabletop war games phase from April 19 to 26, focusing on simulating responses to various Chinese invasion scenarios. The drills, which will incorporate lessons from recent global conflicts, will test Taiwan's military readiness, including its ability to counter cognitive warfare and mobilize reserve forces for asymmetrical warfare against potential threats. (Photo by Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)