Taiwan Prepares for War
Earlier this month, Taiwan launched its largest-ever military exercise—mobilizing more than 22,000 reservists—in what officials are calling a direct response to intensifying pressure from Beijing. The 10-day Han Kuang war games, running in tandem with sweeping civil defense drills, mark a stark departure from routine preparedness to full-scale contingency planning.
Beneath the buzz of Taipei’s neon-lit streets, a quiet but urgent transformation is underway. In command centers and government halls, one chilling question dominates the conversation: Is a Chinese invasion no longer a threat on the horizon, but a clock already ticking—and will Washington respond in time?
