One Casualty of Taiwan’s War Drills: A Slower Internet - WSJ
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- Taiwan held its annual Han Kuang drills with over 20,000 reservists and introduced first-ever civilian internet throttling to simulate cyberattacks during conflict
- Taiwan's military scrambled French-made jets in rapid succession during the drills to practice repelling aerial assaults
- Taiwan's leader boarded an armored vehicle to simulate escape from a mock 'decapitation strike' targeting top officials
- The drills included scenarios aligning with U.S. military tactics, suggesting deeper strategic coordination between Taiwan and the United States
Why it matters: By integrating civilian infrastructure disruption and leadership survival drills, Taiwan is shifting from theoretical defense exercises to realistic war preparation. The inclusion of internet throttling directly affects public experience, signaling a new phase in readiness where societal resilience becomes part of national defense strategy.
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