Taiwan to Simulate Chinese Blockade and Invasion in 10-Day Han Kuang Drills Mobilizing 22,000 Reservists Amid M503 Flight Route Extension

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Published Jul 6, 2025, 04:30 AM

Taiwan is set to conduct its largest annual Han Kuang military and civil defense exercises from July 9 to July 19, simulating a full-scale Chinese blockade and invasion. The 10-day drills will mobilize over 22,000 reservists and include urban resilience and air raid preparedness tests starting July 15. President Lai Ching-te emphasized that Taiwan is already facing China’s "war without gun smoke," reflecting heightened tensions with Beijing. The expanded and modernized exercises aim to enhance societal resilience and national defense against potential aggression from the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Concurrently, China has opened a third extension of the M503 flight route near the Taiwan Strait, a move that Taipei has criticized due to its proximity to an unofficial dividing line, further escalating regional tensions ahead of Taiwan's military drills.

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China opens 3rd extension to sensitive Taiwan Strait flight path

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China's civil aviation authority said on Sunday it has opened a third extension of the M503 flight route, which has for years been the subject of complaints from Taipei due to its position just west of an unofficial dividing line in the Taiwan Strait.

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🇨🇳🇹🇼 CHINA SQUEEZES TAIWAN WITH NEW FLIGHT ROUTE China just unlocked a 3rd flight path skimming the Taiwan Strait’s unofficial “no-go” line, and Taipei is not amused. The timing couldn’t be spicier. Taiwan kicks off its 10-day war games in a few days, practicing for a Chinese