Taiwan mobilizes 22,000 reservists: Shocking military exercise starts!
Taiwan mobilizes 22,000 reservists: Shocking military exercise starts!
On July 9, 2025,Taiwan started the annual “Han Kuang” military exercise in order to check its defense ability in view of the increasing threat from China. This exercise, which has been planned over a decade, is carried out for the first time over a period of ten days instead of the usual five. With more than 22,000 mobilized reservists, this will be the largest military exercise in Taiwan since the beginning of these maneuvers in 1984. According to OE24 Taiwan specifically trains the defense of landings and coastal protection.
This extensive exercise takes place against the background of an increased conflict risk via Taiwanstrasse, which could increasingly draw both the USA and China into a larger conflict over Taiwan's future. Taiwan also has more than 23 million inhabitants and an independent government that has existed since 1949. China claims Taiwan as part of his territorial area and openly threatens to take military measures if Taiwan should urge his independence. This is a direct challenge for the Taiwan Relations Act from 1979, according to which the United States is legally obliged to support Taiwan's defense capacities.
civil protection and public participation
This year's “Han Kuang” exercises are not only military in nature, but also include civil protection exercises that take place at the same time. In a new approach, Taiwan for the first time is practicing the resistance of cities and municipalities with the population. The training content extends from the protection of critical infrastructure to evacuations in air strikes to disaster help and the care of injuries. The accommodation of refugees is also practiced. The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense has announced that an additional 7,000 reservists will be convened in order to evaluate the response time in the event of a defense and ensure that these reservists are quickly ready to fight.
The exercises are flanked by new military capacities. This includes the test of new weapon systems, including the US multiple rocket launcher Himars and new drone units. According to Newsweek , the duration of the live fire exercises this year will be twice as long as in previous years. Another remarkable element is the participation of a large convenience store chain in the civil protection exercises that should provide humanitarian aid.
China's military reaction
In parallel to Taiwan's exercise, China started extensive military exercises near Taiwan. These are considered "serious warning" to the Taiwanese government and include the use of ships and aircraft from different directions. According to Tagesschau , the Chinese Ministry of Defense has confirmed the commitment of armed forces around Taiwan and the Taiwanese coastal guard sees itself through the sighting of Chinese ships and the aircraft carrier "Liaoning" increased alarm. China's military activity has increased significantly in recent years, with regular operations of fighter planes, which further tightens the worrying situation.The Taiwanese government reacted to military provocations by mobilizing their forces to protect and reaction to possible threats. President Lai Ching-Te has given clear instructions to ensure national security and to defend China's aggressive approach. These developments illustrate the tense situation in the region and the permanent military threat that is exposed to Taiwan.
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