The Han Kuang exercises on the 14th featured defensive mine-laying drills simulating the prevention of an invasion by Chinese forces. Concurrently, joint U.S.-Australian exercises, dubbed "Guardian Shield," have commenced in the Western Pacific. With increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Cohen emphasized that the U.S. cannot handle conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific simultaneously, urging a greater focus on countering China.

Despite Russian President Putin's claims of a willingness to negotiate, his military has increased its bombardment of Ukraine. Statistics show that the Russian military has launched a record number of missiles and drones this year, indicating an escalation in combat intensity.

What’s more, He Chenghui, Deputy Secretary-General of the Taiwan Security Association, pointed out the serious issue of Chinese infiltration into Taiwan. Through platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu, China is trying to reshape Taiwanese youth's perceptions, which poses a long-term risk to Taiwan's social security.