Cross-Strait Security Drills: Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang exercises are getting more specific and more disruptive, with live-fire drills simulating a Chinese air landing and amphibious assault, plus a first-ever mobile data throttling test during an urban resilience exercise that capped speeds across seven central counties/cities while keeping calls and texts running. Defense Posture & Readiness: Taiwan also showcased missile-capable coast guard operations, including a new anti-ship missile-capable vessel joining littoral drills, underscoring a dual-use approach for wartime. Budget & Mobilization: Taiwan is preparing a record defense push, with reporting pointing to a 16% rise for 2027 and continued emphasis on drones, communications resilience, and rapid response. Diplomacy & Regional Pressure: Taiwan’s Scarborough Shoal stance is being tested as Manila prioritizes its own UN-linked chart filing, while regional foreign ministers failed to agree on a statement condemning China’s missile test in the Pacific. Immigration & Security Policing: Taiwan detained three Malaysians in Kaohsiung over alleged money-mule roles in a scam syndicate, highlighting growing scrutiny of foreign-linked fraud networks.