Jul 28, Kathmandu - Taiwan is set to carry out its annual military exercises next month, which will include relocating weapon production lines and converting civilian factories for military purposes. According to the Ministry of National Defense, the move aims to ensure continued military operations despite supply disruptions caused by Chinese aggression.

The exercises, scheduled from August 5 to 14 as part of the annual Han Kuang military drills, will simulate a full-scale invasion by China. The scenario envisions China using regular military activities to mask preparations for an all-out attack on the island. The drills will prepare Taiwan’s armed forces for immediate combat readiness and rapid response.

A key focus of the exercises is testing whether Taiwan can sustain industrial output and supply chain operations during wartime. This reflects one of Taipei’s primary wartime concerns—preventing Chinese efforts to disable critical military and infrastructure targets such as command centers, ports, logistics sites, and defense industries at the onset of conflict.

Taiwanese officials firmly reject Beijing’s claims of sovereignty, asserting the island’s status as an independent nation. Major General Lu Wen-yuan, head of the Joint Operations Division, disclosed that the drills will include simulated emergency transfers of military arsenals and activation of civilian factories responsible for system assembly during wartime.

Additionally, Taiwan will test its maritime security capabilities to ensure open sea routes and safeguard vital supply shipments. The navy and coast guard will participate in joint exercises involving direct military assets, equipment, and weaponry to secure coastal areas and enforce maritime laws amid increased Chinese Coast Guard activities around Taiwan.

This military exercise comes amid escalating Chinese Coast Guard activities near Taiwan, raising concerns over Beijing’s potential to pressure the island in the Pacific and threaten critical supply routes.

Notably, during the 10-day drills, Taiwan will intentionally slow down mobile internet speeds for the first time. This move aims to evaluate how citizens communicate during emergencies, including natural disasters or Chinese attacks, when internet bandwidth is compromised.