Taiwan launched its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said.

Taiwan has launched its largest-ever military drill to assess its combat readiness against a full-scale Chinese attempt to seize the island.

The annual 10-day Han Kuang exercise will test Taiwan’s ability to respond to a Chinese attack on its command structure.

The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the U.S. and China went to war over Taiwan, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

With a range of about 300km, Himars could strike coastal targets in China's southern province of Fujian. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Taiwan took delivery last year of the first 11 of 29 HIMARS units, testing them for the first time in May. With a range of about 300 km, the weapons could strike coastal targets in China's southern province of Fujian on the other side of the Taiwan Strait.

Experts noted the reservists performed well despite unfavorable weather conditions in Taoyuan Friday. After just six days of training, they had dispelled doubts about how fast civilians could be turned into effective soldiers, said Chieh Chung (揭仲) of the Institute for National Defense and Security Research.

Taiwan's military stages comprehensive drills employing HIMARS to demonstrate military readiness against potential Chinese invasion. These exercises, part of the Han Kuang annual event, showcase deployment tactics while responding to China's territorial claims.

Expanded Han Kuang Exercise is simulating a prolonged PLA attack with a ‘scenario-driven, no spoiler’ approach, officials say.

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan launched its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior ...