Taiwan's Han Kuang defense exercises began this week and continue through August 14, featuring drills that include civilian resilience measures and leadership continuity procedures. U.S. and Taiwanese officials have referenced a 2027 timeline for potential Chinese invasion readiness based on prior statements from Adm. Philip Davidson, William Burns, and President Lai Ching-te. Video footage showed President Lai participating in simulated command operations at the National Political and Military Operations Command Center.