Taiwan: Taiwan military conducts urban defense drills in Taipei.

SHOTLIST: TAIPEI, TAIWAN (AUG. 12, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF SOLDIERS CONDUCTING MILITARY EXERCISES 2. VARIOUS OF SOLDIERS FIRING WEAPONS 3. VARIOUS OF ARMOURED VEHICLES OPERATING ON CITY STREETSTAIPEI, TAIWAN - AUG. 12, 2026: Taiwan's military carried out urban defense and combat scenarios in the capital Taipei on Wednesday, Aug. 12, as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercises. Held annually since 1984, the Han Kuang exercises are Taiwan's largest war games and are designed to test the island's combat readiness "in the event of a possible Chinese invasion," the report said. The drills are conducted in two phases. This year's tabletop exercises were held on April 11-24, while the live-fire phase will continue through Aug. 14.