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12 August 2026

Taiwan war exercise and internet throttling

The topic provides a relevant case study on cyber-resilience and critical infrastructure protection against external threats, which can be used as context for GS3 internal security answers.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Taiwan conducted its first-ever internet throttling drill during the annual Han Kuang war games.
  • The exercise took place in the central metropolis of Taichung, simulating communication disruptions caused by potential Chinese military attacks or natural disasters.
  • During the drill, mobile internet speeds were reduced, limiting services to basic functionality.
  • Critical infrastructure, including ATMs, traffic signals, landlines, and fixed internet services, remained unaffected.
  • The 10-day Han Kuang exercise also included simulations of repelling air landing assaults on the Penghu Islands.
  • Taiwan maintains annual air raid drills as part of its ongoing defense strategy against potential invasion threats.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Taiwan internet throttling drills during Han Kuang exercises, which has been running since 11 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of communication resilience and digital infrastructure security in the context of modern asymmetric warfare and national defense strategies. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. Analyze the evolving nature of hybrid warfare, specifically focusing on the integration of civil-military coordination and the protection of critical information infrastructure during geopolitical crises. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. The 'Han Kuang' exercise, recently in the news, is an annual military drill conducted by which of the following?

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