# Taiwan president oversees annual Han Kuang war games

https://mins.news/en/video/17005

- Reuters, 2026-08-08 15:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jljAu_f5Y4g

> Taiwan has launched its 10-day Han Kuang military exercises. The drills simulate counter-offensive operations involving assault boats and drones. President Lai Ching-te oversaw the exercises. The activity is intended to test Taiwan’s defense capabilities.

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