NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an rubber dinghy on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on an amphibious ferrying vehicle and rubber dinghies on standby on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan, on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle are seen deploying obstacles on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan, on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers are seen deploying obstacles on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan, on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers stand guard on an amphibious ferrying vehicle on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan, on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers are seen deploying obstacles on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan, on July 22, 2024, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers are seen deploying obstacles on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan, on July 22, 2024, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers are seen on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan, 22 July, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers load equipment onto amphibious ferrying vehicles ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, near Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan, 22 July, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers load equipment onto amphibious ferrying vehicles ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, near Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan, 22 July, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers are on board an rubber dinghy on Tamsui River, ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, in New Taipei, Taiwan, 22 July, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers with guns in position ahead of a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, near Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan, on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle take part in a river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle release oil drums onto Tamsui River during river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle take part in a river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: An oil drum is deployed as a blockade as soldiers on board a rubber boat patrol the Tamsui River, during a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle release oil drums onto Tamsui River during river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: An oil drum is deployed as a blockade as soldiers on board a rubber boat patrol the Tamsui River, during a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle release oil drums onto Tamsui River during river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle release oil drums onto Tamsui River during river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle release oil drums onto Tamsui River during river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Oil drums are released onto Tamsui River as blockade during river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle take part in a river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle take part in a river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle release oil drums onto Tamsui River during river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: An oil drum is deployed as a blockade as soldiers on board a rubber boat patrol the Tamsui River, during a river defence exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle release oil drums onto Tamsui River during river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board a rubber boat inspect an oil-drum obstacle on Tamsui River, during a river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JULY 22: Soldiers on board an amphibious ferrying vehicle take part in a river defense exercise as part of the annual Han Kuang military drill, at Tamsui River in New Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2024. The Han Kuang drill comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has increased their presence in and around the Taiwan Strait by sending fighter jets and vessels, amid continued tensions between Beijing and the United States over self-governing Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM