Taiwan authorities call the Han Kuang Exercise, which literally means "Glory of Han" in Chinese, a show of combat readiness to ward off an attack.

Carried out almost every year since 1984, this military exercise is no stranger to accidents. Given the current state of affairs, it is highly doubtful it can help the island in the event of a war. So what exactly is behind this exercise and Taiwan's military development? Let's see what the facts tell!