This year’s military exercises, unprecedented in length and scale, are designed to prepare people for the prospect of Chinese troops storming Taiwan’s shores.

For ordinary citizens in Taiwan, a Chinese invasion is no longer just a talking point at the dinner table. As military threats from Beijing rise, the Han Kuang drills are helping the public prepare for the worst-case scenario,

Taiwan’s military has wrapped up ten straight days of exercises. This year’s Han Kuang drills weren’t just longer but featured more realistic scenarios, included an unprecedented number of reservists and put a greater focus on getting the public involved in Taiwan’s defense.