Taiwan Holds Military Drills - June 22, 2026
Taiwan’s defense ministry announced a series of combat readiness drills to strengthen the military’s response capabilities ahead of the annual Han Kuang exercises in August. TaiwanPlus talks to an expert about why Taiwan’s investments in China have hit a historic low, despite the AI boom driving overall overseas investments to exceed US$35 billion. And as US-Iran peace talks gets underway in Switzerland, obstacles including fighting in Lebanon and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz are complicating efforts to reach a deal. Plus: - Extreme heat is gripping North America and Europe during the World Cup, while Taiwan monitors an approaching typhoon. - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation following a sharp drop in popularity and growing dissent within the Labour Party. - Generations of craftsmen in central Taiwan's Houli continue to produce high-end saxophones sought after by musicians around the world.
