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  • 7/11/2025
Han Kuang 2025 is Taiwan’s biggest military exercise in history.
With 22,000 reservists, Abrams tanks, cyber drills, and urban warfare, the island nation is stepping up its defense against growing pressure from China.
This video breaks down the drills, tech, and real-world strategy behind it.

👇 Full breakdown in this video:
✅ Reservist mobilization
✅ U.S.-supplied Abrams tanks in action
✅ Cyber warfare drills
✅ PLA reaction and global response

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00:00Taiwan has just launched its biggest-ever military exercise, Hong Kong-2025.
00:06Over 22,000 reservists have been mobilized across the country.
00:10They're training in urban combat, drone defense, cyber warfare, and live fire tank drills.
00:17For the first time, U.S.-supplied M1A2 Abrams tanks are being used in the exercises.
00:23These drills are designed to simulate a real-world invasion scenario.
00:27Key locations like hospitals, telecom centers, and public transit hubs are also part of the training.
00:34Taiwan is preparing for more than just war.
00:37It's preparing to defend its infrastructure and people.
00:41Why now?
00:42Because China has increased its air and naval activity around Taiwan in recent months.
00:48Chinese fighter jets have crossed into Taiwan's air defense zone repeatedly.
00:52The Hong Kong drill sends a message.
00:54Taiwan is ready to defend itself.
00:58Beijing has condemned the exercise and placed sanctions on Taiwan's defense suppliers.
01:03Meanwhile, global powers like the U.S. and Japan have shown support for Taiwan's right to self-defense.
01:11The stakes are high, and this drill is not just for show.
01:15It's a warning, a preparation, and a declaration.
01:18Taiwan's message to the world is clear.
01:21We're not backing down.
01:22What do you think?
01:24Is this the beginning of a bigger standoff in Asia?
01:27Comment below and follow News Detective for more global defense updates.

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