Han Kuang exercises

Taiwan temporarily slowed its mobile internet to text-only speed for 30 minutes across parts of Taipei and six other localities. This disruption was part of the annual Han Kuang exercises, military drills designed to model a response to a possible Chinese military invasion. The comprehensive drills integrated civilians and local governments, reflecting Taiwan's increased defense readiness amidst heightened tensions with China.

For 30 minutes, Taiwan slowed its mobile web traffic to text-only speeds in parts of Taipei and six other cities as part of the annual Han Kuang exercises. These military drills aim to model a response to a possible Chinese military invasion, prompting President Lai Ching-te to apologize while stressing the drill's necessity. The exercises are part of Taiwan's increased defense efforts amid heightened tensions with China.

As part of its annual Han Kuang exercises simulating a response to a possible Chinese military invasion, Taiwan slowed mobile web traffic to 256 Kbps in Taipei and several other cities. These intensified drills incorporated local governments and civilians, conducting simulations such as air raid practice at metro stations and relocating hospital operations underground. The heightened defense exercises reflect increasing tensions with China.

Taiwan began 10-day Han Kuang military exercises to simulate defending against a potential Chinese invasion, testing new U.S.-inspired communication methods and mobilizing over 5,000 reservists. The drills include urban resilience simulations, such as reduced internet speed, and feature newly acquired M1A2T Abrams tanks. The exercises also highlight ongoing U.S. arms sales negotiations and China's intensified military pressure near Taiwan.