2026 Han Kuang Military Drills, Day 2 - Aug. 6, 2026
By TaiwanPlus
Taiwan's annual Han Kuang Exercise entered its second day as military drills unfolded nationwide, from armored convoys on city streets to reservists reporting at schools. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council moves to block a Chinese online platform promoting work and study opportunities, saying the website could be part of China’s psychological warfare tactics. And investigators in Taiwan are looking into China-linked firms accused of illegally recruiting high-tech talent through alleged shell companies. Plus: - The Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, a think tank aimed at promoting Taiwan's diplomatic exchanges in South and Southeast Asia, is celebrating 8 years since its founding. - A senior US official has described Taiwan as a key partner in securing AI supply chains under the Pax Silica initiative. -Japan is marking 81 years since the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with the prime minister pledging to uphold peace as critics cite concerns over Japan's military buildup.
