Han Kuang Drills Test Internet Slowdown - Aug. 10, 2026
By TaiwanPlus
Central Taiwan experienced an internet slowdown as part of a wartime scenario, as the annual Han Kuang military exercise entered its second week. Taiwan’s representative to Japan refused to attend the 81st anniversary memorial of the bombing of Nagasaki, saying Japan is giving in to pressure from China to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty. And TaiwanPlus speaks with an expert from the Lowy Institute about the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum, where Taiwan is set to return as an observer after it was excluded from last year's meeting. Plus: - Civil defense groups in Taiwan make use of a military communications app to help the public prepare for disasters and internet disruptions. - India is rapidly emerging as a global AI data center hub, fueled by billions in government funding and tax incentives. - A drone surveillance system originally developed to monitor wildlife is now helping protect South Korean farmers from severe heat waves.
