Taiwan's Army Practices Regrouping After an Enemy Landing

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What would happen if Taiwan were unable to stop an enemy invasion? That’s what Taiwan's military is practicing on day seven of the annual Han Kuang exercises.

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00:00In the outlying islands of Penghu in the Taiwan Strait, soldiers practice firing at sea,

00:11using as many weapons as they can to prevent an enemy from making it ashore.

00:17It's part of Taiwan's strategy to deter a possible Chinese invasion.

00:22But in northern Taiwan, soldiers are practicing what would happen if things didn't go according

00:27to plan.

00:29Simulating an enemy that has landed and is pushing inland, Taiwan's military is learning

00:34how to regroup.

00:35That is, by the end of this army, it will continue to lead to the enemy of the army.

00:54The scenario comes on day seven of Taiwan's Hanguang military exercise, which tests the

00:59country's defenses against an all-out attack from China.

01:03But this year, the drills are more realistic and include exercises that Taiwan might not

01:08be prepared for.

01:09A big part of this year's Hanguang military exercises is assuming the worst-case scenario.

01:14And that's why Taiwan's military is simulating what would happen if it lost control of the

01:18strategic area near the country's capital.

01:21This area is close to what Taiwan's military calls a red beach, a suitable landing area that's

01:26close to key infrastructure that could make Taiwan vulnerable.

01:30This beach has a constant military presence and is used every year to simulate an enemy invasion.

01:37I think the prime target for that is really the port of Taipei itself and the Bali beach

01:44right next to it.

01:45And also the opening to the Tamsui River that can lead you right into the heart of Taipei

01:51and be within the heart of the government district of Taipei in 10 to 15 minutes.

01:56That's why Taiwan is trying to break away from past habits and use the Hanguang exercise

02:01to test new strategies to add to its overall defense plan.

02:05While preventing an enemy from reaching the shore is plan A, drills like this one help Taiwan

02:10create an effective plan B.

02:12Lee Sin Chen and Haimeo Con in Taipei for Taiwan Plus.

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