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Taiwan Launches Largest Military Drills Amid China Tensions

Taiwan Launches Largest Military Drills Amid China Tensions

Above: Reservist joins the pre-combat training during the 41st annual Han Kuang military exercise on July 9, 2025, in Miaoli, Taiwan. Image copyright: Annabelle Chih/Getty Images

The Spin

These military exercises represent Taiwan's desperate attempt to maintain the illusion of independence while dragging the island toward conflict. The DPP authorities are using American weapons and provocative drills to militarize Taiwan and serve foreign interests rather than the welfare of Chinese people on both sides of the strait. Such theatrical displays cannot change the inevitable reality of national reunification.

These military exercises represent nothing more than a desperate bluff by Taiwan's separatist authorities to drag the Taiwanese people into their independence agenda. The Democratic Progressive Party is harming Taiwan for selfish political gains while attempting to militarize the island under foreign manipulation. No amount of drilling or advanced weaponry can resist the People's Liberation Army's determination to prevent Taiwan's independence and achieve national reunification.

Taiwan's expanded military drills demonstrate the island's serious commitment to defending its democratic way of life against authoritarian threats. The exercises showcase Taiwan's growing defensive capabilities and determination to resist any attempt at forced annexation, while building resilience across both military and civilian sectors. These preparations are essential given China's escalating military pressure and gray zone harassment tactics.

Taiwan's expanded military drills demonstrate the island's serious commitment to defending its democratic way of life against China's authoritarian threats. The exercises showcase Taiwan's growing defensive capabilities and determination to resist Beijing's threats of forced unification asand well as build resilience across both military and civilian sectors. These preparations are essential given China's escalating military pressure and gray-zone warfare tactics that threaten regional stability.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 52% chance that the People's Republic of China will control at least half of Taiwan before 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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