Han Kuang Exercise Wraps Up – Aug. 14, 2026
By TaiwanPlus
The Han Kuang Exercise, Taiwan's largest annual military drill, wraps up after 10 days and nine nights that tested the country's readiness for conflict. The US has imposed tariffs on drone imports of up to 100%, creating potential opportunity for Taiwan which will be taxed at 15%. And Taiwanese-American entrepreneurs in New York are finding ways to keep their import-driven businesses afloat under the effects of on-again-off-again tariffs since last year. Plus: - Risks can pay off or bite back for young investors chasing AI boom gains on Taiwan's booming stock market. - El Niño amps up extreme weather in East Asia as wildfires blaze in Indonesia and intense flooding hits Japan and China. - Proposals on referendums regarding punishment floggings, nuclear power and traffic fines have been approved by the legislature.
