Taiwan conducts military exercises and monitors Chinese activity amidst heightened regional tensions

Taiwan's military and coast guard conducted annual Han Kuang drills, simulating a defense against an amphibious landing by Chinese forces, with President Lai Ching-te inspecting. Concurrently, Taiwan tracked multiple Chinese naval vessels and military aircraft, some crossing the Taiwan Strait median line. This activity occurs as Taiwan plans a 16% defense spending increase for 2027, reflecting ongoing regional tensions.