Han Kuang Drills Begin: Taiwan kicked off its annual Han Kuang exercises (Aug. 5-14), the island’s biggest war games, with live-fire drills, reservist mobilization, and “urban resilience” tests including temporary mobile internet slowdowns as part of preparations for potential Chinese invasion scenarios. Counter-Drone Push: Lawmakers heard the military expects to roll out by end-2027 integrated counter-drone systems across branches, plus an interface to coordinate military and non-military responses. China Talent Poaching Probe: Taiwan’s Investigation Bureau raided 64 locations tied to 17 China-funded firms suspected of illegally recruiting high-tech talent, warning it could erode Taiwan’s semiconductor edge. Crypto Travel Rule Update: Taiwan proposed mandatory customer information sharing for domestic crypto transfers starting in October, with Travel Rule expansion for cross-border transfers targeted by end-2027. EVA Air to Delhi: EVA Air will launch nonstop Taipei-Delhi flights Dec. 1, five round trips weekly, boosting South Asia connectivity. Typhoon Dolphin Disruptions: Airlines canceled or adjusted Okinawa-bound flights as Typhoon Dolphin nears the region, with sea warnings possible for Taiwan. Foxconn Sales Surge: Hon Hai (Foxconn) reported record July revenue of NT$946.5 billion, up 54.2% year-on-year on strong AI server demand.